Statins’ potential to treat MS unrelated to lowering cholesterol
Peer reviewed | modelling and randomised controlled trials | people The widely prescribed statin, simvastatin, can medically help patients with ...
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Genomics uncovers the mystery of the magic drumstick tree — Moringa oleifera
Credit: Mr Mohammed Shafi Did you ever wonder why our grandmothers insisted on having a Tulsi plant (Holy Basil) in ...
Study finds lifestyle factors that could harden arteries
A new study from the University of Georgia pinpoints lifestyle factors that could lead to hardened arteries. One of the ...
Soy protein lowers cholesterol, study suggests
Meta-analysis finds soy protein reduced LDL cholesterol by 3% to 4% Soy protein has the ability to lower cholesterol by ...
Low awareness of hypertension and diabetes in China elderly causing public health concerns
Majority of Chinese who were diagnosed with hypertension and/or type 2 diabetes in 2011 said they were unaware of having ...
Researchers learn how ‘bad cholesterol’ enters artery walls
Credit: UTSW DALLAS - April 24, 2019 - UT Southwestern researchers have determined how circulating "bad cholesterol" enters artery walls ...
UBC researchers say eggs for breakfast benefits those with diabetes
Low-carb breakfast improves control of blood glucose levelsCredit: UBC Okanagan While some cereals may be the breakfast of champions, a ...
The screen interval for high cardiovascular disease risk should be individual
Current American Heart Association, European Society of Cardiology, and UK National Health Service guidelines recommend a 5-yearly health check interval ...
Screen time plus snacking a risk for metabolic disorder in teens
NEW ORLEANS--Teens who sit for hours watching TV, using the computer or playing video games while eating unhealthy snacks are ...
Study in mice examines impact of reused cooking oil on breast cancer progression
Credit: Photo by L. Brian Stauffer CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- A new study in mice suggests that consuming the chemical compounds ...
Drug used to control cholesterol found effective against cancer-associated cachexia
Experiments with mice suggest that treatment with atorvastatin can attenuate adipose tissue remodeling, leading to rapid weight loss and muscle ...
Schedule announced for Nutrition 2019
Register for a press pass and explore the latest on nutrition science, policy and research Does our diet affect how ...
Study explaining side effects of statins finds drug can have unexpected benefits
The UToledo research published in Molecular Pharmacology finds that statins can be beneficial during heart attacks and cancer cell metastasisCredit: ...
Statin add-on may offer new/another option for reducing LDL-C in high-risk patients
Bempedoic acid significantly reduces LDL cholesterol at 12 weeks New Orleans, LA (Mar 18, 2019) - Patients at high risk ...