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Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance made in the liver, and found in the blood and in all cells of the body. Cholesterol is important for good health and is needed for making cell walls, tissues, hormones, vitamin D, and bile acid.

Lipid-scrambling DNA enzyme outperforms naturally occurring counterpart, say researchers

A new synthetic enzyme, crafted from DNA rather than protein, flips lipid molecules within the cell membrane, triggering a signal pathway that could be harnessed to induce cell death in cancer cells.

22 Jun 2018

Novel cellular pathway may clarify how arterial inflammation develops into atherosclerosis

Investigators have identified a new cellular pathway that may help explain how arterial inflammation develops into atherosclerosis - deposits of cholesterol, fats and other substances that create plaque, clog arteries and promote heart attacks and stroke. The findings could lead to improved therapies for atherosclerosis, a leading cause of death worldwide.

22 Jun 2018

New study finds higher heart disease risk in bisexual men

Bisexual men have a higher risk for heart disease compared with heterosexual men across several modifiable risk factors, finds a new study published online in the journal LGBT Health.

21 Jun 2018

Researchers confirm the weight loss benefits of the 16:8 diet

Researchers have shown that fasting for 16 hours of the day is an effective weight loss measure and can also lower blood pressure.

20 Jun 2018

Low blood levels of vitamin D linked to increased risk of interstitial lung disease

Reviewing medical information gathered on more than 6,000 adults over a 10-year period, Johns Hopkins researchers have found that lower than normal blood levels of vitamin D were linked to increased risk of early signs of interstitial lung disease.

19 Jun 2018

WHO launches multiyear campaign to eliminate use of trans fat

Beginning today, all food in the United States must be made without trans fat, the culmination of a multiyear campaign to eradicate the harmful ingredient.

19 Jun 2018

Eating plant-based diet can reduce risk for heart problems in people with type 2 diabetes

Plant-based diets improve glycemic control, lead to weight loss, and improve cholesterol in people with type 2 diabetes, according to a new review published in the journal Clinical Nutrition.

18 Jun 2018

Scientists to focus on big data and genetics to identify risk factors for dementia

Physical activity plays an important part in dementia prevention. In order to identify risk factors for this neurological disease more effectively, scientists will increasingly focus on big data and genetic research, experts reported at the Congress of the European Academy of Neurology in Lisbon.

18 Jun 2018

People with heart problems do not take enough exercise, shows study

Evidence shows that people with existing heart problems or who are at risk of developing them, are ignoring medical advice and not taking enough exercise.

18 Jun 2018

Abnormal sleep duration linked to metabolic syndrome in new study

Sleeping too little or even too much has been associated with several disease conditions including metabolic syndrome that predisposes a person to develop diabetes, stroke and heart disease. The findings of the study titled, “Association between sleep duration and metabolic syndrome: a cross-sectional study,” was published in the latest issue of the journal BMC Public Health.

14 Jun 2018

Study: Antipsychotic treatment increases body fat and decreases insulin sensitivity in youth

The prevalence of childhood obesity has more than tripled from 1971 to 2011 and is now at epidemic proportions, contributing to rising rates of type 2 diabetes in youths.

14 Jun 2018

People with severe mental illness more likely to have Type 2 diabetes, shows study

People with severe mental illness are more than twice as likely to have Type 2 diabetes, with even higher risks among patients who are African American or Hispanic, according to a new study led by UCSF.

14 Jun 2018

Mediterranean-style eating pattern with lean unprocessed red meat improves heart health

Adopting a Mediterranean-style eating pattern improves heart health, with or without reducing red meat intake, if the red meat consumed is lean and unprocessed, according to a Purdue University nutrition study.

13 Jun 2018

NSAIDs use may increase cardiovascular risk associated with osteoarthritis

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are the cornerstone of pain management in patients with osteoarthritis

13 Jun 2018

US toddlers are consuming too much sugar finds study

A new study has shown that children in the United States are consuming too much added sugars and their daily intake exceeds the amounts recommended for adults.

12 Jun 2018

Lifestyle modifications can quickly reduce blood pressure

Researchers have demonstrated that a program aimed at helping people modify lifestyle factors such as diet and exercise is as effective as medication at reducing blood pressure.

11 Jun 2018

Research shows that treating cholestasis in father lowers risk of high blood pressure in son

New research led by Professor Catherine Williamson, School of Life Course Sciences, shows that using drugs to treat male mice with cholestasis reduced the likelihood of male offspring developing high blood pressure.

11 Jun 2018

People with erectile dysfunction have high risk of cardiovascular disease, shows study

Erectile dysfunction indicates greater cardiovascular risk, regardless of other risk factors, such as cholesterol, smoking and high blood pressure, according new research published in the American Heart Association's journal Circulation.

11 Jun 2018

Sugar intake of American toddlers crosses maximum amount recommended for adults

A new study suggests children in the US begin consuming added sugar at a very young age and that many toddlers' sugar intake exceeds the maximum amount recommended for adults.

11 Jun 2018

Scientists discover how certain foods can help protect against health issues

The foods we eat play a significant role in our health. Scientists are discovering how eggs, nuts, dairy products, vegetables and even coffee can help protect against health problems.

11 Jun 2018

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Lipid-scrambling DNA enzyme outperforms naturally occurring counterpart, say researchers

Novel cellular pathway may clarify how arterial inflammation develops into atherosclerosis

New study finds higher heart disease risk in bisexual men

Researchers confirm the weight loss benefits of the 16:8 diet

Low blood levels of vitamin D linked to increased risk of interstitial lung disease

WHO launches multiyear campaign to eliminate use of trans fat

Eating plant-based diet can reduce risk for heart problems in people with type 2 diabetes

Scientists to focus on big data and genetics to identify risk factors for dementia

People with heart problems do not take enough exercise, shows study

Abnormal sleep duration linked to metabolic syndrome in new study

Study: Antipsychotic treatment increases body fat and decreases insulin sensitivity in youth

People with severe mental illness more likely to have Type 2 diabetes, shows study

Mediterranean-style eating pattern with lean unprocessed red meat improves heart health

NSAIDs use may increase cardiovascular risk associated with osteoarthritis

US toddlers are consuming too much sugar finds study

Lifestyle modifications can quickly reduce blood pressure

Research shows that treating cholestasis in father lowers risk of high blood pressure in son

People with erectile dysfunction have high risk of cardiovascular disease, shows study

Sugar intake of American toddlers crosses maximum amount recommended for adults

Scientists discover how certain foods can help protect against health issues

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