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A lipoprotein is a biochemical assembly that contains both proteins and lipids. The lipids or their derivatives may be covalently or non-covalently bound to the proteins.

Study highlights importance of healthy eating for children's heart health

A healthier diet is associated with serum metabolite concentrations indicative of better cardiovascular health already in school-aged children, a recent study from the University of Eastern Finland shows.

16 Jan 2024

Increased cholesterol levels in adolescence linked to early heart damage

Heart disease is the number one killer disease in the world. Elevated cholesterol and dyslipidaemia in children and adolescents increase the risk of premature death in the mid-forties and subclinical atherosclerosis in the mid-twenties.

13 Jan 2024

3D nanomatrix vascular sheet model for high-throughput atherosclerosis drug testing

A groundbreaking 3D, three-layer nanomatrix vascular sheet that possesses multiple features of atherosclerosis has been applied for developing a high-throughput functional assay of drug candidates to treat this disease, University of Alabama at Birmingham researchers report in the journal Biomaterials.

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

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

The causal effects of lipoprotein particles, lipids, and other metabolites on blood pressure (BP).

9 Jan 2024

Infammasomes provide a therapeutic target against human diseases

The structure of inflammasomes and their role in diseases.

9 Jan 2024

Research reveals post-Christmas cholesterol spike: Expert offers rescuing resolutions

Many of us have eaten too much of the wrong foods over Christmas, while seldom leaving the sofa. A leading testing expert reveals four realistic New Year’s Resolutions to help us recover from festive feasts.

8 Jan 2024

Combining ezetimibe and bempedoic acid effectively lowers cholesterol in statin-intolerant patients

A simulation study analyzing over two million German outpatients found that combining ezetimibe and bempedoic acid effectively reduces LDL cholesterol in statin-intolerant patients with hypercholesterolemia.

7 Jan 2024

Unlocking the power of diet: How miRNAs influence health and disease

The role of dietary microRNAs (miRNAs) in health and disease.

5 Jan 2024

Study finds previously unidentified genetic mutation in a small protein provides significant protection against Parkinson’s disease

Researchers explored the effects of a small humanin-like peptide 2 (SHLP2) variant on mitochondrial function.

4 Jan 2024

Combination therapy of dapagliflozin and semaglutide shows superior efficacy in type 2 diabetes management

Study demonstrates that combining dapagliflozin and semaglutide significantly improves glycemic control and other health parameters in type 2 diabetes patients, outperforming dapagliflozin alone.

3 Jan 2024

Eastern equine encephalitis virus study uncovers decoy molecule that protects against deadly brain infection

An atomic-level investigation of how Eastern equine encephalitis virus binds to a key receptor and gets inside of cells also has enabled the discovery of a decoy molecule that protects against the potentially deadly brain infection, in mice.

3 Jan 2024

Cinnamon extract shows promise in reducing obesity by inhibiting fat cell growth and boosting fat breakdown

Study reveals that cinnamon extract significantly inhibits adipocyte differentiation and lipid accumulation, offering potential benefits against obesity by reducing fat production and enhancing lipolysis in both cell models and mice.

18 Dec 2023

Study reveals higher post-meal insulin responses linked to lower diabetes risk over five years

Study investigated the long-term cardiometabolic effects of postprandial insulin hypersecretion in pregnant women, finding that higher insulin responses post-meals were linked to better beta-cell function and lower glucose levels, with reduced risk of pre-diabetes or diabetes over a 5-year period.

17 Dec 2023

Metabolic syndrome linked to higher pancreatic cancer risk, study shows

Study finds a significant association between metabolic syndrome and an increased risk of pancreatic cancer, highlighting the importance of MetS prevention and management.

17 Dec 2023

Global study emphasizes early detection of familial hypercholesterolaemia in youth

Study on familial hypercholesterolaemia in children and adolescents from 48 countries highlights the need for early detection and management to prevent cardiovascular diseases.

17 Dec 2023

Light physical activity emerges as powerful tool to reverse childhood inactivity's cholesterol risk

Increased sedentary time in childhood can raise cholesterol levels by two thirds as an adult, leading to heart problems and even premature death - but a new study has found light physical activity may completely reverse the risks and is far more effective than moderate-to-vigorous physical activity.

15 Dec 2023

Light physical activity can be a powerful tool for combating childhood obesity

Increased sedentary time from childhood through young adulthood caused increased body fat and abdominal fat in a new follow-up study.

15 Dec 2023

Light activity holds promise for combating childhood obesity

Increased sedentary time from childhood through young adulthood caused increased body fat and abdominal fat in a new follow-up study.

13 Dec 2023

Study finds tree nuts as snack alternative boost metabolic health in young adults

Study found that replacing typical carbohydrate snacks with tree nuts in young adults' diets for 16 weeks improves metabolic health, with females showing reduced waist circumference and lipid biomarkers, and males enhanced insulin sensitivity, without other dietary changes.

11 Dec 2023

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Study highlights importance of healthy eating for children's heart health

Increased cholesterol levels in adolescence linked to early heart damage

3D nanomatrix vascular sheet model for high-throughput atherosclerosis drug testing

Groundbreaking study uncovers hundreds of genetic markers linked to insulin resistance

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

Infammasomes provide a therapeutic target against human diseases

Research reveals post-Christmas cholesterol spike: Expert offers rescuing resolutions

Combining ezetimibe and bempedoic acid effectively lowers cholesterol in statin-intolerant patients

Unlocking the power of diet: How miRNAs influence health and disease

Study finds previously unidentified genetic mutation in a small protein provides significant protection against Parkinson’s disease

Combination therapy of dapagliflozin and semaglutide shows superior efficacy in type 2 diabetes management

Eastern equine encephalitis virus study uncovers decoy molecule that protects against deadly brain infection

Cinnamon extract shows promise in reducing obesity by inhibiting fat cell growth and boosting fat breakdown

Study reveals higher post-meal insulin responses linked to lower diabetes risk over five years

Metabolic syndrome linked to higher pancreatic cancer risk, study shows

Global study emphasizes early detection of familial hypercholesterolaemia in youth

Light physical activity emerges as powerful tool to reverse childhood inactivity's cholesterol risk

Light physical activity can be a powerful tool for combating childhood obesity

Light activity holds promise for combating childhood obesity

Study finds tree nuts as snack alternative boost metabolic health in young adults

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