Another Way HDL “Good” Cholesterol Is Good: Combatting Inflammation
The ability of HDL particles (commonly known as “good” cholesterol) to reduce inflammation in the cells that line blood vessels may help predict who is…
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Neurodegenerative Disease Protein Linked to Defective Cholesterol Metabolism
Researchers in Singapore have discovered that brain cells cannot maintain the cholesterol-rich myelin sheath that protects and insulates neurons in the absence of a protein…
Cholesterol-Lowering Statins May Improve Survival for Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Patients
A study led by researchers from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center found a significant association between cholesterol-lowering drugs commonly known as statins and…
New Research Shows HDL “Good Cholesterol” May Protect Liver
Study in mice, human blood samples, suggests HDL from the intestine may prevent liver inflammation. The body’s so-called good cholesterol may be even better than…
Statins Used to Lower Cholesterol Linked to Doubled Risk of Developing Dementia
In patients with mild cognitive impairment, taking lipophilic statins more than doubles their risk of developing dementia compared to those who do not take statins….
Reduced Risk of Cancer Among Heart Failure Patients That Use Statins
Statin use among patients with heart failure is associated with a 16% lower risk of developing cancer compared with non-statin users during an average of…
Does Statin Use for Cholesterol Control Cause Cognitive Decline, Dementia?
Observational study adds to growing evidence that statin therapy is not associated with cognitive decline and dementia in older adults, but randomized trials are still…
The Science Behind Superfoods: Mangoes, Honey and Spices Could Bring Important Health Benefits
Superfoods like turmeric and honey have long been recognized for their ability to promote health and wellness. New studies being presented at NUTRITION 2021 LIVE ONLINE take…
Study of 2 Million People Reveals No Link Between Drinking Milk and Increased Cholesterol
Regular consumption of milk is not associated with increased levels of cholesterol, according to new research. A study published in the International Journal of Obesity looked at…
Is a Calorie a Calorie? Not Always, When It Comes to Almonds
Researchers at the University of Toronto have found that a calorie labeled is not the same as a calorie digested and absorbed, when the food…
New Immunotherapy “Highly Effective” Against Hepatitis B Virus
Scientists at University College London have identified a new immunotherapy to combat the hepatitis B virus (HBV), the most common cause of liver cancer in…
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…
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…