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Ketogenic Diet and Lipids
Historically a ketogenic diet was used to treat epilepsy in children. More recently, it has become popular as a way to lose weight and manage Type II Diabetes. We take a look at its effect on weight and cardiometabolic risk factors.
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HEART UK responds to Dept of Health announcement on new cholesterol drug
The cholesterol charity HEART UK responds to the Department of Health and Social Care announcement that a new cholesterol drug, inclisiran, could be made available for NHS patients through a ground-breaking collaboration.
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Low Carbohydrate diets, Weight management, Type 2 diabetes and Dyslipidaemia
Recently low carbohydrate and very low carbohydrate diets have been used for weight loss and have been promoted for type 2 diabetes management. The main mode of action is likely to be the reduction in energy intake associated with carbohydrate restriction.
Is there such a thing as Healthy Diwali?
Diwali is a very special day for millions of Indians living all over the world. No diwali celebration is complete without the platefuls of burfi, besan, laddoo, halwa etc. The vast array of traditional sweets means the festival of lights might almost be called the festival of mithai!