by Mayo Clinic News Network Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Cholesterol is a type of fat in our blood. Our bodies need a small amount of cholesterol to build the structure of cell membranes, make certain hormones and help with metabolism, such as producing vitamin D. The catch: We don’t need too much cholesterol. ADVERTISING Atherosclerosis,...
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About 1 in 10 U.S. adults have high cholesterol, report reveals
by Ernie Mundell Nearly one in every 10 American adults is living with high levels of cholesterol in their arteries, according to the latest report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. ADVERTISING The findings were published Nov. 20 as an National Center for Health Statistics Data Brief. The data, from 2021 through 2023,...
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Unexplained changes in cholesterol may help identify older adults at risk for dementia
by American Heart Association Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain When older adults have significant year-to-year fluctuations in their cholesterol levels without changes in medication, it could indicate an increased risk of developing dementia or cognitive decline, according to a preliminary study presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2024, held Nov. 16–18, 2024, in Chicago. “Older people...
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Study shows cholesterol enhances exosome-mediated RNA drug delivery
September 20, 2024 by Liu Jia, Chinese Academy of Sciences Cholesterol-enriched exosomes merged with the cell surface. Credit: Gan’s labRNA interference (RNAi) technology has gradually become a cutting-edge technology for treating diseases such as genetic disorders and cancer due to its huge potential in gene expression regulation. However, the efficient delivery and safety of short...
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Eating Bananas Every Day Has An Unexpected Effect On Your Cholesterol
Phil Hamilton [email protected] via elitaz.inTue, Aug 13, 8:21 AM (3 days ago)to Bryn, Muthukumar, Arasi, Jenna Health » Health Conditions » Heart HealthEating Bananas Every Day Has An Unexpected Effect On Your CholesterolWestend61/Getty ImagesBY ANGELIQUE H. CAFFREYAUG. 13, 2024 8:30 AM ESTHigh cholesterol affects millions of Americans, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and...
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Menopause can bring increased cholesterol levels and other heart risks: Here’s why and what to do about it
by Treasure McGuire, The Conversation Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMenopause is a natural biological process that marks the end of a woman’s reproductive years, typically between 45 and 55. As women approach or experience menopause, common “change of life” concerns include hot flushes, sweats and mood swings, brain fog and fatigue. But many women may not...
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New insights into cholesterol dynamics shed light on neurodegenerative disease
by Lisbeth Heilesen, Aarhus University New knowledge about cholesterol contribute to the understanding of the neurodegenerative Niemann-Pick type C disease – also called “childhood Alzheimer’s” Credit: Mikael WinklerUsually, the word “cholesterol” prompts a negative reaction because of its role in cardiovascular disease. While this is true, cholesterol is also vital for cells to function correctly—for...
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New Pill Cuts Cholesterol and Heart Attacks
By Nisha Zahid New Pill Cuts Cholesterol and Heart Attacks. Credit: Daniel Foster, CC BY-NC-SA A new cholesterol-lowering drug called Nexletol has shown promise in reducing the risk of heart attacks and other cardiovascular problems in people who cannot tolerate traditional statin drugs, according to a major study presented at the American College of Cardiology’s annual meeting....
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Arterial stiffness may cause metabolic syndrome in adolescents via an increase in fasting insulin and LDL cholesterol
by University of Eastern Finland The presence of any three of high blood pressure, high trunk fat mass, high fasting glucose, high fasting triglyceride and low fasting high-density lipoprotein cholesterol describes metabolic syndrome. Arterial stiffness in adolescents measured with carotid-femoral pulse wave velocity may potentially cause metabolic syndrome in young adulthood via an increase in fasting...
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Study: Cholesterol substantially reduced with oral PCSK9 inhibitor
by Graciela Gutierrez, Baylor College of Medicine Atherosclerosis of the heart’s arteries reduces surface area and oxygen carrying capacity. Credit: http://www.scientificanimations.com/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA A new study led by Baylor College of Medicine and presented at the American College of Cardiology’s Annual Scientific Session together with World Congress of Cardiology found that an oral PCSK9 inhibitor called...