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Lipids are a broad group of naturally-occurring molecules which includes fats, waxes, sterols, fat-soluble vitamins (such as vitamins A, D, E and K), monoglycerides, diglycerides, phospholipids, and others. The main biological functions of lipids include energy storage, as structural components of cell membranes, and as important signaling molecules.

Balancing efficacy and safety: The challenges of mRNA drugs and vaccines in modern medicine

Researchers analyzed the toxicity concerns and advancements in mRNA therapeutics, focusing on their cellular toxicity, reactogenicity, and distribution, and discussed the challenges and benefits of mRNA research.

24 Jan 2024

Nutrigenomics paves the way for customized diets in lactose intolerance care

The current evidence on omics tools that allow for developing tailored nutrition strategies for individuals with lactose intolerance (LI).

24 Jan 2024

Dietary carotenoids may reduce risk of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, study suggests

Study found no direct link between total dietary vitamin A intake and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) risk, but observed an inverse correlation between provitamin A carotenoid consumption and NAFLD risk.

23 Jan 2024

Caregiver warmth during childhood protects cardiovascular health later in life

Previous research has established that childhood experience with abuse, neglect, and substance use in the home can worsen a person's heart health throughout their life.

23 Jan 2024

APOE4 genetic risk factors for Alzheimer's disease associated with increased risk of subclinical atherosclerosis

Scientists at the Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares in Madrid have found that one of the most potent genetic risk factors for Alzheimer disease, apolipoprotein E4 (APOE4), is also associated with an increased risk of developing subclinical atherosclerosis in middle age.

23 Jan 2024

Scientists discover new genetic cause of inherited kidney disease

Genetic changes or mutations can cause hereditary kidney disease, which can eventually lead to dialysis or the need for kidney transplantation. Identifying the cause of inherited kidney disease is the first step in identifying a treatment.

22 Jan 2024

Aerobic exercise could help combat non-alcoholic fatty liver disease

According to a study conducted on animal models and published in the journal Metabolism, aerobic exercise could help fight the non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, the most common liver disease worldwide: it affects nearly 24% of the global population and it usually causes a certain stigma among the affected people.

22 Jan 2024

Air pollution affects the heart at surprisingly low levels, but diet may offer protection

Exposure to air pollutants, even at very low concentrations, was associated with adverse changes in cardiometabolic risk factors in a recent Finnish study

22 Jan 2024

How do SCFAs modulate cardiometabolic risk in normal-weight adults?

How SCFAs modulate cardiometabolic disease risk by interacting with an individual's adiposity parameters and diet.

18 Jan 2024

High fat mass in adolescence could worsen insulin resistance and obesity by young adulthood

High fat mass in adolescence causes insulin resistance, which can lead to a vicious cycle of worsening insulin resistance and obesity by young adulthood, a new study shows.

16 Jan 2024

Study links cord blood lipid levels to early ADHD and autism symptoms

The relationship between ADHD and autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

12 Jan 2024

Groundbreaking study uncovers hundreds of genetic markers linked to insulin resistance

A genome-wide study of 402,398 individuals identifies 369 SNPs associated with insulin resistance, offering insights into metabolic diseases and potential therapeutic targets.

11 Jan 2024

mRNA therapy shows promise for curing children's rare liver disease

By exploiting the technology used in Covid-19 vaccines, a team led by UCL, King's College London and Moderna scientists has created an effective therapy for a rare disease, in a study in mice, demonstrating the technology's potential therapeutic use in people.

10 Jan 2024

New imaging technique could transform diagnosis and treatment of steatotic liver disease

Steatotic liver disease (SLD), previously known as non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, which includes a range of conditions caused by fat build-up in the liver due to abnormal lipid metabolism, affects about 25% of the population worldwide, making it the most common liver disorder.

9 Jan 2024

American Heart Association Merit Award fuels three research avenues to tackle heart disease

A physician-scientist from Massachusetts researching whether chemicals naturally occurring in foods could help treat heart disease, a genetics expert from Pennsylvania exploring the molecular mechanisms of lipid metabolism and cardiovascular diseases and a California-based professor of cardiovascular medicine studying how vaping impacts the development of abdominal aortic aneurysms are the most recent American Heart Association Merit Award recipients.

9 Jan 2024

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Further Reading

Balancing efficacy and safety: The challenges of mRNA drugs and vaccines in modern medicine

Nutrigenomics paves the way for customized diets in lactose intolerance care

Dietary carotenoids may reduce risk of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, study suggests

Caregiver warmth during childhood protects cardiovascular health later in life

APOE4 genetic risk factors for Alzheimer's disease associated with increased risk of subclinical atherosclerosis

Scientists discover new genetic cause of inherited kidney disease

Aerobic exercise could help combat non-alcoholic fatty liver disease

Air pollution affects the heart at surprisingly low levels, but diet may offer protection

How do SCFAs modulate cardiometabolic risk in normal-weight adults?

High fat mass in adolescence could worsen insulin resistance and obesity by young adulthood

Study links cord blood lipid levels to early ADHD and autism symptoms

Groundbreaking study uncovers hundreds of genetic markers linked to insulin resistance

mRNA therapy shows promise for curing children's rare liver disease

New imaging technique could transform diagnosis and treatment of steatotic liver disease

American Heart Association Merit Award fuels three research avenues to tackle heart disease

Causal effects of lipids, lipoproteins, and other metabolites on blood pressure

Regular exercise key to unlocking whole-body health benefits and reducing disease risk

Bacterial "freight elevator" unpacked: How pathogens hide from the immune system

University of Louisville scientists aim to disarm Yersinia pestis, the bubonic plague bacteria

How cancer stem cell exosomes fuel tumor growth and evade immune attack

Achieving and maintaining ISO 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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