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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.

People from families with exceptional longevity have lower risk of peripheral artery disease

A new research paper was published in Aging (Aging-US) on February 25, 2025, Volume 17, Issue 2, titled "Epidemiology and genetic determination of measures of peripheral vascular health in the Long Life Family Study."

12 Mar 2025

Is red meat good or bad for you? Study explains how amino acids shape the answer

Researchers at Texas Tech University reviewed how red meat proteins and amino acids affect human health, weighing both benefits and risks. Their findings highlight that while red meat provides vital nutrients, overconsumption and poor preparation methods can increase disease risk.

10 Mar 2025

Study reveals growing divide in cardiovascular health in the U.S.

A study published March 6 in The Lancet Regional Health - Americas highlights a growing divide in cardiovascular health in the U.S., showing that wealth and education play a significant role in heart disease risk.

8 Mar 2025

Pacific Islander, Native Hawaiian and Asian American populations show varying heart disease risk factors

Asian American, Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander (AANHPI) populations experienced differences in both cardiovascular disease predicted risk and risk factors, according to preliminary research presented at the American Heart Association's Epidemiology and Prevention | Lifestyle and Cardiometabolic Health Scientific Sessions 2025.

6 Mar 2025

Asah1 gene plays key role in preventing progression of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease

Investigators have found that the gene Asah1 plays a crucial protective role in preventing the progression of nonalcoholic fatty liver diseases (NAFLD) into more severe forms of liver disease by regulating hepatic lipid homeostasis and cellular maintenance processes.

6 Mar 2025

Lack of sleep and insomnia may raise teenagers’ risk for hypertension

Teenagers who do not get the recommended amount of sleep may be at an increased risk for high blood pressure, according to preliminary research presented at the American Heart Association's Epidemiology, Prevention, Lifestyle & Cardiometabolic Health Scientific Sessions 2025.

6 Mar 2025

Eating ultra-processed foods harms your gut—here’s how inflammation takes hold

Ultra-processed foods disrupt gut microbiome balance, causing inflammation, reduced microbial diversity, and increased gut permeability. This microbiome imbalance contributes to chronic diseases including diabetes, IBD, cancer, and neurological disorders.

6 Mar 2025

NHS could prevent thousands of heart attacks and strokes with a single "polypill" strategy

The NHS could prevent thousands more heart attacks and strokes every year by offering everyone in the UK aged 50 and over a single "polypill" combining a statin and three blood pressure lowering drugs, according to academics from UCL.

5 Mar 2025

Daily mango consumption may improve insulin sensitivity in overweight or obese adults

New research has uncovered a potential gamechanger for improving cardiometabolic health: fresh mangos.

5 Mar 2025

Food insecurity increases cardiovascular risk among American adults

A study reveals how gender and race influence food insecurity's impact on cardiovascular disease risk factors among U.S. adults. Key findings and implications.

3 Mar 2025

Protein power essential for building and maintaining muscle mass

This World Protein Day, leading nutrition and wellness company, Herbalife is helping to demystify protein and offer simple tips and information about this vital nutrient. Many of us are aware of the importance of protein in our diets but are not always sure about exactly how to achieve that and the specifics of the role it plays in our diet.

2 Mar 2025

Intermittent fasting cuts heart attack risk by preventing dangerous blood clots

Intermittent fasting may reduce the risk of blood clots and cardiovascular disease by inhibiting platelet activation.

2 Mar 2025

Grapefruit juice and its effects on prescription drugs

Grapefruit juice can interfere with how certain medications work by affecting drug metabolism and absorption, leading to either increased side effects or reduced effectiveness. The FDA requires warnings on some drugs due to these interactions, making it essential to check labels and consult healthcare providers.

28 Feb 2025

First-ever clinical trials evaluate fenofibrate as treatment for HPV-related cancers

A team from University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center is launching the nation's first-ever clinical trials evaluating the cholesterol drug fenofibrate (Triglide, Fibricor, Lipofen) as an investigational and potential treatment for patients with HPV+ cervical and HPV+ head and neck cancer (HNSCC).

28 Feb 2025

Lipid signatures could guide personalized treatment for colorectal cancer

Colorectal cancer, the second most common cause of cancer-related death, affects almost 2 million people worldwide every year.

26 Feb 2025

Culturally relevant interventions crucial for addressing Type 2 diabetes in Indigenous youth

Culturally appropriate programs that build on the strengths and knowledge of Indigenous communities are crucial for reducing the burden of Type 2 diabetes among young people, a University of Queensland study has found.

25 Feb 2025

Why life expectancy gains in Europe stalled—and how some countries stayed ahead

Life expectancy gains in Europe slowed after 2011, with the COVID-19 pandemic further accelerating declines—while some countries maintained progress through sustained public health policies.

25 Feb 2025

Water-only fasting boosts human growth hormone without weight loss

Fasting for 24 hours increases human growth hormone (HGH) levels independently of weight loss, with individuals with lower baseline HGH experiencing the most significant increases. The study suggests metabolic benefits from fasting, particularly for those with lower HGH levels.

25 Feb 2025

Common medications disrupt brain development by affecting sterol biosynthesis

In a peer-reviewed Perspective (review) article, researchers at the University of Nebraska Medical Center have uncovered concerning evidence that commonly prescribed medications may interfere with crucial brain development processes by disrupting sterol biosynthesis.

25 Feb 2025

Higher 'bad' cholesterol levels may help Sardinia’s seniors live longer, study finds

Higher LDL cholesterol levels (≥130 mg/dL) were linked to longer survival in Sardinian nonagenarians, challenging the conventional belief that lower cholesterol is always better. However, very high cholesterol levels, particularly in women, did not show additional longevity benefits.

24 Feb 2025

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People from families with exceptional longevity have lower risk of peripheral artery disease

Is red meat good or bad for you? Study explains how amino acids shape the answer

Study reveals growing divide in cardiovascular health in the U.S.

Pacific Islander, Native Hawaiian and Asian American populations show varying heart disease risk factors

Asah1 gene plays key role in preventing progression of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease

Lack of sleep and insomnia may raise teenagers’ risk for hypertension

Eating ultra-processed foods harms your gut—here’s how inflammation takes hold

NHS could prevent thousands of heart attacks and strokes with a single "polypill" strategy

Daily mango consumption may improve insulin sensitivity in overweight or obese adults

Food insecurity increases cardiovascular risk among American adults

Protein power essential for building and maintaining muscle mass

Intermittent fasting cuts heart attack risk by preventing dangerous blood clots

Grapefruit juice and its effects on prescription drugs

First-ever clinical trials evaluate fenofibrate as treatment for HPV-related cancers

Lipid signatures could guide personalized treatment for colorectal cancer

Culturally relevant interventions crucial for addressing Type 2 diabetes in Indigenous youth

Why life expectancy gains in Europe stalled—and how some countries stayed ahead

Water-only fasting boosts human growth hormone without weight loss

Common medications disrupt brain development by affecting sterol biosynthesis

Higher 'bad' cholesterol levels may help Sardinia’s seniors live longer, study finds

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