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 Eating Fish Reduces Risk Of Cardiovascular DiseaseEating Fish Reduces Risk Of Cardiovascular Disease
 
A study has found that consuming omega 3 primarily through fish, can modulate lipoproteins and can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.
 
   Specific gut bacteria can affect cholesterol levels in humansSpecific gut bacteria can affect cholesterol levels in humans
 
In the darkest parts of the world where light fails to block out the unfathomable bounty of the stars, look up. There are still fewer specks illuminating the universe than there are bacteria in the world, hidden from sight, a whole universe inside just one human gut.
 
   Lifestyle habits reduce concentration of LDL cholesterol in childrenLifestyle habits reduce concentration of LDL cholesterol in children
 
An individualized and family-based physical activity and dietary intervention reduced the plasma LDL cholesterol concentration of primary school children, a new study from the University of Eastern Finland shows.
 
 Cholesterol levels are declining in western countries but rising in Asia
 
Cholesterol levels are declining in western countries but rising in AsiaCholesterol levels are declining sharply in western nations, but rising in low- and middle-income nations - particularly in Asia, according to a study of global cholesterol levels, which involve researchers at the University of Gothenburg.
 
 
 Study shows how two proteins provide a tunnel for bad cholesterol to enter the cells
 
Study shows how two proteins provide a tunnel for bad cholesterol to enter the cellsA study has outlined how two proteins are instrumental to bringing cholesterol into cells – a finding that has implications for a range of diseases.
 
 
 'Microbial dark matter' can affect cholesterol levels in humans
 
'Microbial dark matter' can affect cholesterol levels in humansIn the darkest parts of the world where light fails to block out the unfathomable bounty of the stars, look up. There are still fewer specks illuminating the universe than there are bacteria in the world, hidden from sight, a whole universe inside just one human gut.
 
 
 Little-used measure of good cholesterol can predict heart attack and stroke risk
 
Little-used measure of good cholesterol can predict heart attack and stroke riskFor decades, high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol has been dubbed "good cholesterol" because of its role in moving fats and other cholesterol molecules out of artery walls.