ALTHOUGH the consequences of extensive resection of the small intestine differ in pattern and intensity a syndrome of conditioned malnutrition invariably follows. 1–5 The chief manifestation is ...

We describe two cases of premature infants who developed lactobezoars in our neonatal intensive care unit. Both infants were receiving medium-chain triglyceride-rich formula as management of ...

Triglycerides are the most common type of fat digested in the body and can be either consumed in the diet or produced in the body. They normally circulate in the bloodstream to supply energy to cells ...

Triglyceride levels indicate the amount of these fats in the blood. Levels may vary based on age and other factors. A simple blood test can determine an individual’s levels. Triglyceride levels may ...

High triglycerides, like high cholesterol, can increase your risk for cardiovascular disease and other health problems. But the good news is that this condition can be treated. Here’s how. Cholesterol ...

High triglyceride levels (more than 200 milligrams per deciliter) can raise your risk of heart attack, stroke, and other serious heart conditions. Medications to lower triglycerides include niacin, ...

You’ve probably heard of cholesterol. You might even know if your levels are too high. But what do you know about your triglycerides? More than a third of adults in the U.S. have high levels of ...

Like HDL and LDL cholesterol, triglycerides are a type of fat found in your blood, and the most common form of body fat. They are produced and stored in fat cells after the body takes in extra ...