New blood fat heart disease link (UK)

"A type of blood fat different from cholesterol may play a key role in heart disease, a study suggests. Cambridge University researchers looked at the role of triglycerides, which is produced in the liver and derived from foods such as meat and dairy products. The analysis of 350,000 people from 101 previous studies found those with higher levels of the blood fat were more likely to have heart disease. But experts warned more research was needed to confirm the link. The analysis centred on a specific gene which is known to influence the levels of triglycerides, the Lancet medical journal reported" - BBC

Fructose-sweetened drinks increase nonfasting triglycerides in obese adults

"Obese people who drink fructose-sweetened beverages with their meals have an increased rise of triglycerides following the meal, according to new research from the Monell Center. 'Increased triglycerides after a meal are known predictors of cardiovascular disease,' says Monell Member and study lead author Karen L. Teff, PhD, a metabolic physiologist. 'Our findings show that fructose-sweetened beverages raise triglyceride levels in obese people, who already are at risk for metabolic disorders such as cardiovascular disease and diabetes. Study published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism