Defining And Understanding Metabolic Syndrome
Metabolic syndrome is an indicator of high risk for diabetes and heart disease, so it's important you know the 5 warning signs.
Metabolic syndrome is an indicator of high risk for diabetes and heart disease, so it's important you know the 5 warning signs.
Soybeans contain all of the essential amino acids necessary for human nutrition and have been grown and harvested for thousands of years.
Rich talked about President Obama lying about his opposition to gay marriage in 2008, the government withdrawing warnings about cholesterol, and the record setting premiere of "Better Call Saul." He also spoke with John Keating, the attorney for a lesbian couple being sued by their sperm donor for parenting rights, and a Temple psychologist, Laurence Steinberg, about the dangers of the teenage brain.
According to the study, people who ate avocados had excellent results not only at lowering LDL but also at taking advantage of the fact avocado has a great deal of fiber.
The number of Americans over 40 who take cholesterol-lowering drugs has climbed from around 20% in 2003 to around 28% in 2012.
In a study of older women, obesity, high blood pressure, and a low level of hdl, collectively labeled metabolic syndrome, were each associated with a 23% increased risk for cognitive impairment.
If you want to lower your lipids through the diet the number one thing you can do is reduce your intake of saturated fats or trans fats.
Are we a country that is relying too much on medications to help extend our lives? New guidelines recommend statin drugs for half the adult population.
Drugmaker Merck & Co. is recalling a combination cholesterol drug, wiping out the entire U.S. stock, due to packaging defects that could reduce effectiveness.
I am often asked about common sense steps to help us eat the healthiest diets. Here are my 'common sense' tips.
Genetic research has led to advances in understanding and treating various forms of cancer but the latest news is in the battle against heart disease.
According to a ten-year study by the CDC, cholesterol levels have actually improved in this group. This news is in the face of news that the obesity epidemic is still a problem.
New research indicates an increased risk for coronary artery disease can be passed genetically from father to son on the male Y chromosome.
The drug is called "Atorvastatin," but you probably know it as Lipitor, and starting today it is going generic. More important, this could make big differences in lowering not only cholesterol but the very important element LDL or bad cholesterol.
The blockbuster cholesterol lowering drug Lipitor loses its patent tomorrow. So what does that mean for the millions of Americans who take it?
There are certain key risk factors for heart disease. Far and away, number one is cigarette smoking.
It remains the most talked about diet of the past decade: the Mediterranean Diet clearly stays front and center because of its beneficial health effects.
We all know that heart disease is a leading killer in this country but it is surprising how many people do very little to reduce their risk.
Taking a lot of different medications can be confusing for all of us but when people have worsening vision and perhaps their memory is not as good it can lead to mistakes, mistakes that can be deadly.
The statin drugs are cholesterol lowering drugs that are prescribed to millions of Americans but they should only be taken by those who need them.
Middle schoolers from Montgomery County are preparing to volunteer during the Broad Street Run this weekend in Philadelphia.
Philadelphia 76ers ownership and Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin bought more than 2,000 tickets to give out to fans ahead of Game 6 against the New York Knicks at the Wells Fargo Center on Thursday night.
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Police say DNA evidence identified a child's body found stuffed inside a duffle bag in West Philadelphia in March as missing 4-year-old Damari Carter.
U.S. women's soccer star and New Jersey native Carli Lloyd said she's expecting, and shared details of her "secret journey" that at times made her feel hopeless.
Middle schoolers from Montgomery County are preparing to volunteer during the Broad Street Run this weekend in Philadelphia.
Philadelphia 76ers ownership and Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin bought more than 2,000 tickets to give out to fans ahead of Game 6 against the New York Knicks at the Wells Fargo Center on Thursday night.
Police say DNA evidence identified a child's body found stuffed inside a duffle bag in West Philadelphia in March as missing 4-year-old Damari Carter.
U.S. women's soccer star and New Jersey native Carli Lloyd said she's expecting, and shared details of her "secret journey" that at times made her feel hopeless.
The nonprofit Seeing Eye, which pairs specially trained dogs with individuals who have blindness and low vision, is looking for volunteers to help raise puppies that will eventually become guide dogs.
Middle schoolers from Montgomery County are preparing to volunteer during the Broad Street Run this weekend in Philadelphia.
Police say DNA evidence identified a child's body found stuffed inside a duffle bag in West Philadelphia in March as missing 4-year-old Damari Carter.
Jim's Steaks on South Street is finally set to reopen Wednesday nearly two years after a fire devastated the iconic South Philadelphia cheesesteak shop.
After the Philadelphia 76ers' dramatic overtime win against the Knicks Tuesday, Philly native Dawn Staley called on season ticket holders to keep their seats for Game 6 out of the hands of New York fans.
High temps stay well above average Thursday as we climb to 80 degrees with an amazing afternoon on tap. Thursday is warm and sunny again, but the weekend is shaping up to be much colder and cloudier.
U.S. women's soccer star and New Jersey native Carli Lloyd said she's expecting, and shared details of her "secret journey" that at times made her feel hopeless.
The nonprofit Seeing Eye, which pairs specially trained dogs with individuals who have blindness and low vision, is looking for volunteers to help raise puppies that will eventually become guide dogs.
A 2.6 magnitude earthquake was measured Wednesday morning in Gladstone, New Jersey. It was the second there in less than a week.
High temps stay well above average Thursday as we climb to 80 degrees with an amazing afternoon on tap. Thursday is warm and sunny again, but the weekend is shaping up to be much colder and cloudier.
Video released by New Jersey Transit police shows officers rescuing a 3-year-old who was choking on a bus in Trenton, New Jersey.
High temps stay well above average Thursday as we climb to 80 degrees with an amazing afternoon on tap. Thursday is warm and sunny again, but the weekend is shaping up to be much colder and cloudier.
Police in New Castle County are warning that criminals are putting tracking devices on people's cars, following drivers to their homes and attempting to steal the cars at night.
Tuesday will be warmer than normal with highs in the low 80s. The morning stays quiet, but clouds move later this afternoon along with the chance for thunderstorms mostly north of the city.
On Monday, Philadelphia had a high temperature of 90 degrees, marking the first time the area experienced a 90-degree or higher temperature this year and tying the record for the day, last set in 1974.
Wilmington police are asking for the public's help identifying an unknown man they found in a Delaware landfill in 1978.
Cassie Donahue and her mom Jane are lacing up their sneakers for Sunday's Broad Street Run and it's all for a good cause. The duo is helping raise money for cancer research in honor of their late father and husband.
Recall involves shelled walnuts distributed in 19 states and sold in bulk bins at natural food and co-op stores.
California is partnering with a New Jersey-based pharmaceutical company to purchase a generic version of Narcan, the most well-known version of naloxone that can save a person's life during an opioid overdose.
Before heading outside to enjoy Philadelphia's warm weather, know the differences between heat stroke and heat exhaustion and what to do if you or someone you know is experiencing symptoms.
Dutch medical device maker Philips says it's reached a $1.1 billion deal in the United States to settle lawsuits over faulty sleep machines in a case that's rocked the company.
California is partnering with a New Jersey-based pharmaceutical company to purchase a generic version of Narcan, the most well-known version of naloxone that can save a person's life during an opioid overdose.
Regulators have closed Republic First Bank's 32 branches in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York and they will be taken over by Fulton Bank.
For the second time in a month, Aramark union workers will go on strike, this time during Game 3 of the Philadelphia 76ers-New York Knicks playoff series at the Wells Fargo Center.
From a new Taylor Swift to an exclusive Pearl Jam "Dark Matter" vinyl, Record Store Day 2024 will be a big one for record stores in the Philadelphia area and worldwide.
Wawa is officially in central Pennsylvania.
A driver and passenger on Route 202 were killed after their vehicle crossed into oncoming traffic and struck a car-carrier truck in North Wales, Pennsylvania on Monday, according to police.
Starting Monday, the city of Philadelphia is cracking down on drivers who park on streets in the 14 neighborhoods being cleaned as part of the Mechanical Street Cleaning program.
The fatal crash in Boothwyn shut down Route 322 from Chelsea Parkway to Creek Parkway for several hours on Wednesday afternoon.
"Intercity bus carriers" will be relocating from the Spring Garden Street area of the city as soon as Labor Day, Philadelphia transportation officials told a Northern Liberties neighborhood group.
Three construction workers died on I-83 in York County, Pennsylvania after a truck struck their vehicle in an active work zone, Pennsylvania State Police said.
Philadelphia 76ers ownership and Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin bought more than 2,000 tickets to give out to fans ahead of Game 6 against the New York Knicks at the Wells Fargo Center on Thursday night.
U.S. women's soccer star and New Jersey native Carli Lloyd said she's expecting, and shared details of her "secret journey" that at times made her feel hopeless.
After the Philadelphia 76ers' dramatic overtime win against the Knicks Tuesday, Philly native Dawn Staley called on season ticket holders to keep their seats for Game 6 out of the hands of New York fans.
Sixers guard Tyrese Maxey scored seven points in the final 25 seconds of regulation to force overtime against the Knicks, leading Philadelphia to a 112-106 win.
The Philadelphia Eagles turned the assets in the Carson Wentz trade into DeVonta Smith, A.J. Brown, Jalen Carter and Cooper DeJean.
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See who's nominated for the 77th annual Tony Awards. The Tonys will air live on CBS and Paramount+ on Sunday, June 16.
Paramount said long-time CEO Bob Bakish will leave the company, which is in discussions to explore a sale or merger.
Billie Eilish on Monday announced a world tour for her third studio album, "Hit Me Hard and Soft," that will see the nine-time Grammy Award-winning singer stop in Philadelphia this fall.
The vinyl sales alone were monumental, Billboard said, with "the largest sales week for an album on vinyl in the modern era."
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Great Valley High School senior Lucca Ruggieri is already working his dream job: campaign manager for Republican Neil Young's run at Pennsylvania's 6th Congressional District.
While students aren't using real tattoo machines, an elective class at West Philadelphia High School is teaching students the techniques to create intricate tattoo designs.
William Bodine High School's robotics team is one of a few schools in the area set to represent Philadelphia at the FIRST Robotics Competition World Championship in Texas.
Two Bucks County girls wrestling medal winners are hopeful more young women will get involved in the male-dominated sport.
Students in Philadelphia's Law Pathway program are learning more about a possible legal career with help from Penn's law school and the Troutman Pepper law firm.
Campus protests against the war in Gaza are escalating across the country including at the University of Pennsylvania. Protesters stayed put while police took down banners and removed the zip ties that kept the barricades together. The district attorney and a member of city council visited the encampment Wednesday. Ray Strickland talked to students on both sides of the issue.
Officials gathered in Wissahickon Park Wednesday to announce major transportation infrastructure funding as part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda. The grants are the first of their kind dedicated to infrastructure resilience.
There is confusion and complaints about the new breast cancer screening guidelines issued by the preventive services task force. Stephanie Stahl reports.
A possible bear sighting in Montgomery County has police searching for answers and they want security camera footage from people in the area. Upper Moreland Township police received a report Wednesday morning of a possible bear sighting near Farmstead Park.
The Red Cross has opened an emergency shelter after a number of rowhomes caught fire in Allentown on Tuesday afternoon. Thankfully, no one was injured but 36 people were forced out of their homes. The shelter is at the Allentown YMCA on 15th Street.