Researchers Warn: Not All “Good” Cholesterol Is Healthy
The work shows that people with large HDL particles have an increased risk of myocardial infarction, while only small HDL particles are actually associated with…
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People Who Take Statins to Lower Cholesterol 50% Less Likely to Die From Severe COVID-19
People who took statins to lower cholesterol were approximately 50% less likely to die if hospitalized for COVID-19, a study by physicians at Columbia University…
Circle Back: New Evidence Linking Eggs, Cholesterol to Poor Cardiovascular Health and Death
A person’s intake of whole eggs and cholesterol was positively associated with their risk of death, while intake of egg whites or egg substitutes was…
Groundbreaking New Study Compares Vegan and Mediterranean Diets for Weight Loss and Cholesterol Control
A vegan diet is more effective for weight loss than a Mediterranean diet, according to a groundbreaking new study that compared the diets head to…
COVID-19 Virus Needs Cholesterol to Invade Cells – What This Means for People Taking Statins
People taking cholesterol-lowering drugs may fare better than others if they catch the novel coronavirus. A new study hints at why: the virus relies on…
Fat & Cholesterol Levels at Birth Linked to Psychological Problems at Age 5
Cord blood measures could predict children’s social, emotional development. Babies born with high levels of bad cholesterol and a certain type of fat may face…
Caffeine May Be the Way to Offset Health Risks of High in Fat, Sugar Diets
A new study in rats suggests that caffeine may offset some of the negative effects of an obesogenic diet by reducing the storage of lipids…
Not All LDL Is the Same: Current Cholesterol Guidelines Are ‘Dangerously Misleading’
Ohio University research shows ‘bad cholesterol’ is only as unhealthy as its composition. Research demonstrates that current guidelines for diagnosing risk are ‘dangerously misleading.’ New…
Severe Vision Loss From Niacin (Vitamin B3) Can Be Reversed
In a first-of-its-kind clinical report, retina specialists at the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai (NYEE) have shown that severe vision loss…
Heart Healthy Benefits From Avocado – Just One a Day Helps Lower ‘Bad’ Cholesterol
Move over, apples — new research from Penn State suggests that eating one avocado a day may help keep “bad cholesterol” at bay. According to…
Statins Could Increase or Decrease Osteoporosis Risk Depending on the Dosage
A study by the Medical University of Vienna and the Complexity Science Hub Vienna shows for the first time a connection between the dosage of…
Study Shows Plant Protein and Nuts Lower Cholesterol, Improve Blood Pressure
A new meta-analysis published in the journal Progress in Cardiovascular Diseases finds that a diet that includes plant protein, fiber, nuts, and plant sterols lowers…
New Study Shows Absence of ANGPTL4 Protein Reduces Cholesterol and Inflammation
Diet-induced diabetes, obesity, and heart disease are leading causes of death worldwide. In their search for novel therapies for these related chronic illnesses, Yale researchers…
NMR Spectroscopy Reveals How Cholesterol Molecules Bind to a Flu Protein
After a flu virus infects a host cell and hijacks its inner workings to create copies of itself, these copies gather into viral buds that…
Yale Researchers Identify RNA That Controls Cholesterol
A new study from Yale University reveals that miR-148a modifies LDL receptors in liver cells of both mice and humans and suppresses a gene that…
New Research Shows Protein in ‘Good Cholesterol’ Helps Reduce Pulmonary Hypertension
A team of researchers from UCLA has showed that a peptide mimicking part of the main protein in high-density lipoprotein may help reduce the production…
Scientists Reveal 3D Structure of the Molecular Transporter TSPO
Scientists have revealed the 3D structure of the molecular transporter TSPO for the first time, opening the door to novel paths for the diagnosis and…
HDL Cholesterol Isn’t Always Good for Your Heart
Contrary to popular belief, HDL cholesterol isn’t always good for your heart. A new study published by Harvard researchers describes how some high-density lipoprotein (HDL)…