by Polskie Towarzystwo Lipidologiczne (Polish Lipid Association) Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain The largest analysis to examine the best way to lower levels of “bad” cholesterol in patients with blocked arteries shows that they should immediately be given a combination of a statin and another drug called ezetimibe, rather than statins alone. This could prevent thousands...
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Replacing other snacks with pecans may improve cholesterol, diet quality
Peer-Reviewed Publication Penn State FacebookXLinkedInWeChatBlueskyMessageWhatsAppEmail UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Switching daily snack foods to pecans improved cholesterol levels and enhanced overall diet quality, according to a new study by researchers in the Penn State Department of Nutritional Sciences. The researchers randomized adults who live with or are at risk for metabolic syndrome — a set of...
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New technology ‘sees’ how cholesterol causes heart attacks
by Michael Scaturro Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain The U.S. government’s premier research body has made an important discovery that could help create new drugs to lower “bad” cholesterol, and hopefully prevent heart attacks and stroke. But the interesting part of that story isn’t just the discovery itself, but the technology responsible for it: a relatively...
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Surprising discovery pinpoints when good cholesterol becomes harmful
by Houston Methodist HDL-free cholesterol (FC)spontaneously transfers to other phospholipid surfaces on a time scale of minutes. This schematic illustrates the consequences of FC transfer from FC-poor (Top) and FC-rich HDL (Bottom). The latter transfers more FC to than the former to other lipoproteins and the plasma membranes of cells, including macrophages. This difference may explain...
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Cholesterol: Know your numbers suggests cardiologist
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 10425phil@gmail.com 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...