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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.

Timing of nocturnal hot flashes may impact heart disease risk

Nocturnal hot flashes are disruptive regardless of when they occur during the night. A new study suggests that more hot flashes occur during the second half of the night when more REM sleep typically occurs and when such disruption has a greater chance of increasing the risk of heart disease.

10 Sep 2024

Cruciferous vegetables like broccoli reduce blood pressure compared to root and squash vegetables

Daily intake of cruciferous vegetables significantly lowers blood pressure in mildly hypertensive adults, highlighting their role in cardiovascular health.

10 Sep 2024

Vitamin D supplementation shows promising impact on cardiometabolic health

A latest systematic review and meta-analysis conducted by scientists from institutions across China and the United States has uncovered promising insights into how vitamin D supplementation can significantly impact cardiometabolic health.

9 Sep 2024

Study shows reciprocal relationship between asthma and type 2 diabetes

Individuals with type 2 diabetes (T2D) are more likely to develop asthma – and vice versa, according to an analysis of data on 17 million people being presented at the annual meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) in Madrid, Spain (9-13 September).

9 Sep 2024

Good heart health during early pregnancy may reduce genetic risk of preeclampsia and hypertension

Maintaining good cardiovascular health during the first trimester of pregnancy may offset the genetic risk of developing preeclampsia and/or gestational hypertension, according to preliminary research presented at the American Heart Association's Hypertension Scientific Sessions 2024.

9 Sep 2024

Insulin resistance linked to 31 diseases and higher early death risk in women

Insulin resistance is associated with 31 different diseases and, in women, is also linked to higher odds of an early death, a study of data on hundreds of thousands of people in the UK being presented at the Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) in Madrid, Spain (9-13 September), has found.

9 Sep 2024

Raw white garlic shows promise in boosting heart health and reducing disease risks

Review highlights the potential health benefits of raw white garlic consumption, particularly in improving cardiometabolic biomarkers and reducing chronic disease risks.

8 Sep 2024

Mediterranean diet vs. Ultra-processed foods: Impact on frailty in older adults

Researchers evaluate whether ultra-processed food and Mediterranean diet scores were associated with frailty and cardiometabolic disease in older adults.

6 Sep 2024

Early cholesterol spikes fuel atherosclerosis by altering macrophages

Early intermittent hyperlipidemia significantly accelerates atherosclerosis by disrupting macrophage function, highlighting the need for early cholesterol management.

6 Sep 2024

Lipidomics and metabolomics as potential biomarkers for breast cancer progression

This review highlights the potential of lipidomic and metabolomic biomarkers in predicting breast cancer prognosis and therapy response, enhancing patient care.

5 Sep 2024

Elevated atherogenic index linked to higher erectile dysfunction risk

Study identifies a significant link between higher atherogenic index of plasma (AIP) levels and increased erectile dysfunction (ED) risk among US men, with implications for early intervention and cardiovascular health.

5 Sep 2024

Generational differences in men's health habits and concerns revealed

A new national survey by Cleveland Clinic revealed similarities and differences across generations when it comes to men's health.

4 Sep 2024

Alirocumab reduces dangerous coronary plaque and stabilizes high-risk lesions

Intensive LDL-C lowering with alirocumab significantly reduces high-risk coronary plaque burden, transforming unstable plaques into more stable phenotypes. This lesion-level analysis underscores the enhanced efficacy compared to vessel-level approaches.

4 Sep 2024

Metabolic syndrome risk: The role of diet in young adults

Researchers found that young adults following a Legume-Nut diet with irregular physical activity have a higher risk of metabolic syndrome, while those on an Egg-Vegetable diet face a lower risk. Regular physical activity significantly modifies these risks.

3 Sep 2024

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Timing of nocturnal hot flashes may impact heart disease risk

Cruciferous vegetables like broccoli reduce blood pressure compared to root and squash vegetables

Vitamin D supplementation shows promising impact on cardiometabolic health

Study shows reciprocal relationship between asthma and type 2 diabetes

Good heart health during early pregnancy may reduce genetic risk of preeclampsia and hypertension

Insulin resistance linked to 31 diseases and higher early death risk in women

Raw white garlic shows promise in boosting heart health and reducing disease risks

Mediterranean diet vs. Ultra-processed foods: Impact on frailty in older adults

Early cholesterol spikes fuel atherosclerosis by altering macrophages

Lipidomics and metabolomics as potential biomarkers for breast cancer progression

Elevated atherogenic index linked to higher erectile dysfunction risk

Generational differences in men's health habits and concerns revealed

Alirocumab reduces dangerous coronary plaque and stabilizes high-risk lesions

Metabolic syndrome risk: The role of diet in young adults

Garlic’s antioxidant and nitric oxide boosting effects may help lower blood pressure

European Society of Cardiology highlights underrecognized link between obesity and heart disease

Plant-based fats outperform dairy fats in reducing heart disease and diabetes risks

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