Dec. 11, 2024 Investigators who previously found that a daily statin pill helps prevent heart attacks and strokes in people with HIV have now discovered a potential mechanism that may help to stabilize plaques and …
Dec. 4, 2024 A new study has outlined a new framework that researchers say would improve predictive power of genetics to determine how well a patient would respond to commonly prescribed medications as well as …
Nov. 26, 2024 You may have heard sleep described as something of a magic pill for the body. With the right amount, timing, and quality, it can work wonders — strengthen the immune system, improve blood sugar, …
Nov. 18, 2024 Salk scientists have tracked the flow of trans fats using mouse models to describe the molecular mechanisms that cause trans fats to promote atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD), explaining …
Nov. 13, 2024 Researchers have identified a new target to treat atherosclerosis, a condition where plaque clogs arteries and causes major cardiac issues, including stroke and heart …
Nov. 4, 2024 In addition to lowering your cholesterol, keeping your brain healthy and improving mental health, new research suggests omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids may help ward off a variety of …
Oct. 24, 2024 Obesity is a common cause of diabetes, heart disease and early death, but risk differs greatly from one person to the next. A pioneering clinical risk prediction algorithm has been developed that …
Oct. 11, 2024 Higher levels of HDL-C — known as the ‘good cholesterol’ — have been shown to correlate with heightened risk for Alzheimer’s disease. A new study might explain …
Sep. 23, 2024 A study could open new pathways for understanding how cholesterol influences cell membranes and their receptors, paving the way for future research on diseases linked to membrane …
Sep. 20, 2024 A new type of blood test using lipids could make it easier to identify children at risk of complications around obesity including type two diabetes, liver and heart disease, say …
Sep. 16, 2024 An international group of cardiologists, angiologists and vascular surgeons is urging regular screening to help prevent complications in people with Peripheral Arterial Disease …
Sep. 10, 2024 When they become fathers, men who have an unhealthy, high-cholesterol diet can cause increased risk of cardiovascular disease, or CVD, in their daughters, a mouse study has …
Sep. 4, 2024 Our risk of developing atherosclerosis — ‘furring’ of the arteries — can begin much earlier in life than was previously thought, highlighting the need to keep cholesterol levels low even …
Aug. 14, 2024 More than a quarter of Australians over the age of 50 take cholesterol-lowering drugs to prevent heart disease and strokes, but our bodies also need cholesterol to survive. Now, scientists say its …
Aug. 6, 2024 A study reveals that ketogenic low-carbohydrate diets can increase cholesterol levels and reduce beneficial gut bacteria, specifically …
June 26, 2024 Even though there is substantial variability in the contents and nutritional profiles of plant-based meat alternatives (PBMAs), the nutritional profiles tend to reflect a heart-healthy dietary …
June 11, 2024 Scientists have uncovered the complex genetic and environmental interactions influencing metabolic health and have validated their findings in actual human …
May 30, 2024 Researchers have developed a novel version of a key CRISPR gene-editing protein that shows efficient editing activity and is small enough to be packaged within a non-pathogenic virus that can deliver …
May 8, 2024 Neuropathy, the nerve damage that causes pain and numbness in the feet and hands and can eventually lead to falls, infection and even amputation, is very common and underdiagnosed, according to a new …
Apr. 30, 2024 Researchers have identified a mechanism that can improve current immunotherapies by regulating cholesterol levels. The study shows the potential of manipulating cholesterol levels in future treatment …