Blood Glucose And Cholesterol Articles & Analysis
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Over the past decade, Alfa Chemistry has shown abundant expertise in the rapidly growing dietary supplements sector. To cater to the rising demand in this field, the company decided to add lecithin, omega fatty acids, phytosterol, and antioxidants to its already versatile functional ingredient offerings. Fully aware of the importance of lecithin in the dietary supplements industry, Alfa Chemistry ...
DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the US, accounting for nearly 40% of all annual deaths. A high cholesterol level is a well-known risk factors for heart disease. Although blood cholesterol can be lowered using a number of marketed drugs, of which statins are the leading drugs, only 38% of patients taking these drugs are ...
Abstract Project Summary Abstract The epidemic of cardiovascular diseaseCVDis a global phenomenon that remains the number one cause of death throughout the worldkilling nearlymillion people per yeara number that is expected to grow tomillion byA high cholesterol level is well known risk factors for heart diseaseAlthough blood cholesterol can be lowered using a number of marketed drugsof which ...
DESCRIPTION provided by applicant Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the US accounting for nearly of all annual deaths A high cholesterol level is well known risk factors for heart disease Although blood cholesterol can be lowered using a number of marketed drugs of which statins are the leading drugs only of patients taking these drugs are achieving the low ...
ReShape Lifesciences Inc. (NASDAQ:RSLS), a developer of minimally invasive medical devices to treat obesity and metabolic diseases, today announced the winners of its 2017 weight loss contest, which recognizes patients for their successful weight loss with the ReShape Balloon™. The contest winner lost a total of 80 pounds, or 41% total weight loss (TWL), with 60 pounds, or 28% TWL, lost ...
Data demonstrate favorable safety and efficacy profile for the duodenal jejunal bypass liner (DJBL) technology BOSTON — July 13, 2022 — GI Dynamics® Inc., a medical device company that is developing EndoBarrier® for patients with type 2 diabetes and obesity, is pleased to announce positive data from the Association of British Clinical Diabetologists (ABCD) Worldwide ...
MALVERN, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#Cardiovascular--Shifa Biomedical Corporation (Shifa), a drug discovery company developing an oral small molecule PCSK9/low density lipoprotein-cholesterol receptor (LDLR) antagonist, P-21, to treat dyslipidemia, today announced their launch with a seed investment from Xontogeny, LLC to advance their lead program through IND-enabling research. “We are excited ...
A little lack of oxygen in your system can make you uncomfortable and even cause some serious pain. Breathing is the most basic activity necessary for the functioning of the body. If oxygen does not reach your organs on time, they stop functioning normally and this can lead to serious health problems and even death. Imagine not having proper supply of oxygen to your body while you are asleep; ...
Over 18,000 employers applied, and out of 800 finalists just 100 were named to the final list. Organizations were evaluated on six criteria related to wellness in the workplace: culture and leadership commitment, foundational components of a strong program, strategic planning, communications and marketing, programming and interventions, such as engagement and motivation strategies, and ...
Antea Group is excited to announce that we have been named one of the Top 100 Healthiest Workplaces in America, an honor presented by Healthiest Employers, LCC to companies committed to creating a healthy workplace. Over 18,000 employers applied, and out of 800 finalists just 100 were named to the final list. Organizations were evaluated on six criteria related to wellness in the workplace: ...
Researchers at the National Institutes of Health, leading the largest health study ever conducted on the potential health effects of an oil spill, are encouraging participants to stay involved in this long-term project. All participants are being contacted for telephone interviews to update their health status. Those living within 60 miles of Mobile, Ala., and New Orleans also will be invited to ...
This includes the following: - Cholestech® finger stick technology in conjunction with CLIA protocols for blood cholesterol and glucose levels - Blood Pressure - Height and Weight for calculation of body mass index (BMI) - Body Composition - A summary of results to the participant along with brief wellness coaching ...
As part of its ongoing efforts to promote health and wellness Sodexo, the world leader in quality of daily life solutions, has launched the Meatless Monday initiative nationwide, by promoting and adding the option of a plant-based entrée to its menus each week. Sodexo expanded the initiative to its more than 900 hospital client accounts across the country in January 2011, following ...
The Dannon Company, Inc. awarded its fifth annual Dannon Next Generation Nutrition Grants, donating a total of $120,000 to four non-profit organizations in support of their community-based nutrition education programs. Since the inception of the Dannon Next Generation Nutrition Grant program in 2006, 20 grants - totaling more than $580,000 - have been awarded. Dannon established the grants to ...
LOS ANGELES, California, July 26, 2007 (ENS) - Exposure to a combination of diesel exhaust and high blood cholesterol increases the risk for heart attack and stroke far more than exposure to either factor alone, new research reveals. The results indicate that controlling air pollution may prove to be a powerful tool for preventing cardiovascular disease. Published in today's edition of the ...