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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.

Study challenges long-standing understanding of axon structure

Biology textbooks may need a revision, say Johns Hopkins Medicine scientists, who present new evidence that an armlike structure of mammalian brain cells may be a different shape than scientists have assumed for more than a century.

2 Dec 2024

Visceral fat found to contribute to Alzheimer's disease development

Researchers have linked a specific type of body fat to the abnormal proteins in the brain that are hallmarks of Alzheimer's disease up to 20 years before the earliest symptoms of dementia appear, according to a study being presented today at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA).

2 Dec 2024

Who gets obesity drugs covered by insurance? In North Carolina, it helps if you’re on Medicaid

After losing and regaining the same 20-plus pounds more times than she could count, Anita Blanchard concluded that diets don't work.

2 Dec 2024

Can beef fit in a heart-healthy diet? Review provides new insights

A systematic review suggests unprocessed beef has minimal impact on cardiovascular health markers.

1 Dec 2024

Men face sharper brain aging from obesity and heart risks

Obesity and cardiovascular risk factors accelerate brain volume loss, with males experiencing earlier and more significant impacts, highlighting the importance of early interventions to prevent neurodegeneration.

1 Dec 2024

RNA enzyme found key to heart cell energy shift after birth

Researchers investigate the influence of Mettl1 on energy metabolism and the maturation of heart cells after birth.

29 Nov 2024

Research highlights long-term health effects of hormone therapy in transgender individuals

New research from Karolinska Institutet shows that long-term sex hormone treatment in transgender individuals can lead to significant changes in body composition and risk factors for cardiovascular disease, particularly in transgender men.

28 Nov 2024

Understanding the pathophysiological relationship between OSA and metabolic syndrome

Cardiovascular diseases remain a leading cause of mortality globally, particularly among individuals with both obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and metabolic syndrome (MetS).

27 Nov 2024

Can fasting improve diabetes outcomes? Ramadan offers insights

A study during Ramadan shows intermittent fasting improves liver health, gut microbiota richness, and metabolic markers in T2DM patients. However, benefits fade quickly after fasting ends, highlighting the need for sustained interventions.

27 Nov 2024

Exploring sleep's role in blood pressure regulation across genders

You may have heard sleep described as something of a magic pill for the body. With the right amount, timing, and quality, it can work wonders - strengthen the immune system, improve blood sugar, even decrease the risk of heart attacks and strokes.

27 Nov 2024

Tirzepatide cuts diabetes risk by 90% in obese patients, study shows

Tirzepatide, a new injectable weight-loss drug with the trade name Zepbound, reduced the risk of diabetes in patients with obesity and prediabetes by more than 90% over a three-year period, compared with placebo, according to the results of a new study led by investigators at Weill Cornell Medicine, NewYork-Presbyterian, Yale School of Medicine and other institutions.

26 Nov 2024

Knowing your family health history is key to reducing heart attack or stroke risk

Research shows that as much as half of your risk for heart disease can come from your family genes. Experts from the American Heart Association, celebrating a century of lifesaving service as the world's leading nonprofit organization focused on heart and brain health for all, say knowing your family health history is an important step to reducing your risk for a heart attack or stroke.

25 Nov 2024

Could medical imaging innovation be the catalyst for precision medicine?

Precision medicine leverages genetic and lifestyle data to customize treatments, enhancing healthcare efficiency and patient outcomes in disease management.

24 Nov 2024

Study explores factors influencing the acquisition of exercise habits in middle-aged workers

Researchers at University of Tsukuba analyzed data from middle-aged workers who had received Specific Health Guidance—a revolutionary system implemented by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labor, and Welfare to improve lifestyle habits for individuals with metabolic syndrome and those at presumptive risk of metabolic syndrome.

23 Nov 2024

ESGCT Conference Takeaways: A specialty laboratory perspective

Discover the latest innovations in cell and gene therapy via Cerba Research's highlights of ESGCT.

From Cerba Research 22 Nov 2024

Fermented kimchi may help combat obesity by regulating gut microbiota

Kimchi consumption significantly reduces body fat and enhances metabolic indicators in overweight individuals, highlighting its role in obesity management.

22 Nov 2024

Exploring how biological clocks measure aging and predict mortality

This review was published by Aging (listed by MEDLINE/PubMed as "Aging (Albany NY)" and "Aging-US" by Web of Science), in Volume 16, Issue 17, titled, "A systematic review of phenotypic and epigenetic clocks used for aging and mortality quantification in humans."

21 Nov 2024

Experts recommend cascade screening over universal lipid screening for familial hypercholesterolemia

The German Institute for Quality and Efficiency in Health Care (IQWiG) was commissioned by the Federal Joint Committee (G-BA) to assess the benefit of universal blood lipid screening for the early detection of familial hypercholesterolemia in children and adolescents.

21 Nov 2024

Decoding the genetic roots of stroke and heart attack

In a new study published in the European Heart Journal, researchers at Karolinska Institutet show that genetic traits influence the cellular composition of atherosclerotic plaques, which over time will affect the risk of such lesions to cause a stroke or heart attack. The new knowledge can be used to improve the risk assessment and treatment of patients with atherosclerosis in the future.

20 Nov 2024

Researchers develop low cost, scalable methodology for early dementia detection

A new study by researchers from Regenstrief Institute, Indiana University and Purdue University presents their low cost, scalable methodology for the early identification of individuals at risk of developing dementia.

20 Nov 2024