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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.

Egg consumption linked to slower cognitive decline in women

The effects of egg consumption on cognitive function in older adults.

22 Aug 2024

The role of the Mediterranean diet in cardiovascular disease prevention

Researchers perform an updated review of recent studies to evaluate the effectiveness of the Mediterranean Diet in preventing cardiovascular disease.

21 Aug 2024

New risk prediction scale reveals elevated heart failure risk among American Indians

The incidence rate of heart failure was 2- to 3-fold higher among American Indian populations than rates observed in studies focused on other population groups, such as African American, Hispanic or white adults, in a new study published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association, an open access, peer-reviewed journal of the American Heart Association.

21 Aug 2024

Revolutionary platelet score offers better risk assessment for heart attacks

Platelets are circulating cell fragments known to clump up and form blood clots that stop bleeding in injured vessels.

20 Aug 2024

Metabolomics links increased heme iron intake to increased insulin-independent type 2 diabetes risk

Researchers utilie metabolomics to investigate the processes underlying dietary heme iron consumption and the risk of type 2 diabetes.

20 Aug 2024

Study reveals genetic link between Alzheimer's disease, lipid metabolism, and coronary artery disease

The genetic overlap between Alzheimer's disease (AD) (a neurodegenerative disorder causing memory loss and cognitive decline), lipid profiles, and coronary artery disease (CAD).

20 Aug 2024

APOE ε4 carrier status increases the long-term cognitive decline risk associated with herpes zoster

The long-term subjective cognitive decline risk associated with Herpes zoster infections.

19 Aug 2024

Study links dementia diagnosis rates to geographic location

With new medications on the market or in the works for Alzheimer's disease and other kinds of dementia, a new study suggests that getting the diagnosis needed to access these new treatments may depend on where you live.

16 Aug 2024

ANU researchers develop cholesterol-based trojan horse method to target malaria parasites

More than a quarter of Australians over the age of 50 take cholesterol-lowering drugs to prevent heart disease and strokes, but our bodies also need cholesterol to survive.

13 Aug 2024

Greater plant fat intake associated with lower overall and cardiovascular disease mortality

Researchers determined the relationship between animal and dietary plant fat intake with mortality from cardiovascular disease (CVD) and other causes.

13 Aug 2024

Higher heme iron intake linked to increased risk of type 2 diabetes

Higher intake of heme iron, the type found in red meat and other animal products-;as opposed to non-heme iron, found mostly in plant-based foods-;was associated with a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes (T2D) in a new study led by researchers at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.

13 Aug 2024

Human dopamine transporter structure with cocaine revealed, unlocking addiction insights

Researchers have resolved the high-resolution structure of the human dopamine transporter bound to cocaine, providing critical insights into the molecular basis of cocaine's addictive properties.

12 Aug 2024

Bran-enriched corn flour lowers LDL cholesterol in adults with elevated levels, study finds

Study found that bran-enriched corn flour significantly reduces LDL cholesterol levels in adults with elevated cholesterol, while having minimal impact on gut microbiota composition.

8 Aug 2024

Low-acid diets with fruits and vegetables significantly improve kidney and heart health in hypertension patients

Study found that low-acid diets, particularly those rich in fruits and vegetables, offer significant kidney and cardiovascular protection in patients with primary hypertension, outperforming traditional medical care.

8 Aug 2024

Alcohol use disorders in parents linked to accelerated aging in children

Researchers at the Texas A&M School of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) have discovered that parents who struggle with alcohol use disorders can pass along symptoms of early aging to their children, affecting them well into adulthood.

8 Aug 2024

Review of fasting-mimicking diets in cancer treatment

Researchers present the role of cyclic fasting and fasting-mimicking diets (FMD) in cancer therapy.

8 Aug 2024

Coronary atherosclerosis prevalent even in low-risk adults with normal cholesterol levels

Researchers found that coronary atherosclerosis is prevalent in asymptomatic, middle-aged US adults without traditional ASCVD risk factors, and increases with higher levels of LDL-C, non-HDL-C, and apoB.

8 Aug 2024

High BPA levels linked to increased prostate cancer risk in older men

A study in Nutrients found that higher urinary bisphenol A (BPA) levels are linked to increased prostate-specific antigen (PSA) and higher prostate cancer risk in senior American men. This suggests a need for heightened cancer screening, especially in high-risk groups.

8 Aug 2024

Ketogenic vs. low-sugar diet: Study reveals distinct metabolic effects and fat loss benefits

A ketogenic diet and reduced free sugar intake both lead to weight loss but have different effects on glucose tolerance, lipid metabolism, and the gut microbiome, with the ketogenic diet showing unfavorable metabolic changes.

7 Aug 2024

The real cost of processed foods: How Western diets are harming global health

A recent study in Nature Medicine reviews the adverse effects of Western diets on human health, highlighting increased risks of chronic diseases and gut dysbiosis. Researchers call for global awareness and promotion of healthier dietary patterns.

6 Aug 2024

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Egg consumption linked to slower cognitive decline in women

The role of the Mediterranean diet in cardiovascular disease prevention

New risk prediction scale reveals elevated heart failure risk among American Indians

Revolutionary platelet score offers better risk assessment for heart attacks

Metabolomics links increased heme iron intake to increased insulin-independent type 2 diabetes risk

Study reveals genetic link between Alzheimer's disease, lipid metabolism, and coronary artery disease

APOE ε4 carrier status increases the long-term cognitive decline risk associated with herpes zoster

Study links dementia diagnosis rates to geographic location

ANU researchers develop cholesterol-based trojan horse method to target malaria parasites

Greater plant fat intake associated with lower overall and cardiovascular disease mortality

Higher heme iron intake linked to increased risk of type 2 diabetes

Human dopamine transporter structure with cocaine revealed, unlocking addiction insights

Bran-enriched corn flour lowers LDL cholesterol in adults with elevated levels, study finds

Low-acid diets with fruits and vegetables significantly improve kidney and heart health in hypertension patients

Alcohol use disorders in parents linked to accelerated aging in children

Review of fasting-mimicking diets in cancer treatment

Coronary atherosclerosis prevalent even in low-risk adults with normal cholesterol levels

High BPA levels linked to increased prostate cancer risk in older men

Ketogenic vs. low-sugar diet: Study reveals distinct metabolic effects and fat loss benefits

The real cost of processed foods: How Western diets are harming global health

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