Avoiding High Cholesterol FoodsWritten by Dave Saunders
Cholesterol finds its way into our bodies in two main ways. The first is through our liver, which produces differing amounts of cholesterol in different people, and second is through our diet.A certain amount of cholesterol is needed by our bodies, but liver makes all that is required for us. Any cholesterol that we intake through our food, is all extra cholesterol, and should be avoided as far as possible. Thus, what to eat and what not to eat becomes a major concern for people who are trying to become healthier and lower their cholesterol levels. Many foods contain cholesterol and many don’t. Food stuffs such as oils, fats, and animal products including meat, eggs etc are cholesterol containing foods. Plant foods do not contain cholesterol.
| | FDA Approves Conditional Silicone Breast ImplantsWritten by Allen Jenks
On Wednesday 4/143/05, FDA health advisors recommended removing 13 year old ban on silione-gel breast implants. This move came about as Mentor Corp. persuaded FDA that its newer silicone implants are much more safe and durable than older versions. The company may use these implants only under following safety conditions set forth by FDA.- Prospective patients must sign a consent form acknowledging that they understand risks of a silicone breast implant including fact that they may break and require replacement or removal. - Mentor may only sell silicone breast implants to board-certified plastic surgeons who complete a special hands-on training program to learn how to insert implants in a way that minimizes odds of it breaking. - Mentor must create and maintain a registry to track long term results patients have with implants. - Patients must be educated about fact that if an implant breaks, effect of breakage generally does not cause immediate symptoms. Further they are advised to have an MRI scan after five years and every two years thereafter to check for breakage. - Mentor must conduct a 10 year study to determine percentage of breast implants that will break in that time.
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