#Cholesterol

New guidelines urge lifelong heart-health monitoring for women, highlighting how hormonal changes, pregnancy and menopause can influence cardiovascular risk

Scientists have discovered that switching off a protein called Mitch makes human cells burn more fat and prevents new fat cells from developing.…

A Chennai study finds that people with a higher genetic risk had higher cholesterol levels when they followed a poor-quality diet, highlighting the role of everyday food choices in metabolic health

Walking just 3,000 steps a day could help slow Alzheimer’s-related brain changes, according to new research. Scientists discovered that physical activity was linked to less buildup of harmful tau proteins and nearly half the cognitive and functional…

The interim Phase I trial data was only from 35 people, but results look good so far.

Eating more beans, lentils, chickpeas, tofu, and other soy foods could be a surprisingly powerful way to fight high blood pressure. A major analysis of studies from around the world found that people with the highest intake of legumes were 16% less likely…

Scientists at UT Southwestern have uncovered a surprising new “master switch” that helps control how much cholesterol the liver sends into the bloodstream.…

Researchers found that adding bananas to berry smoothies can dramatically reduce the body’s ability to absorb healthy flavanols. The surprising discovery shows that even simple food combinations can change how much nutrition your body actually gets.

A huge long-term study found that drinking two to three cups of coffee a day was linked to a much lower risk of dementia, especially before age 75.…

A four-week diet change was enough to make some older adults appear biologically younger in a new University of Sydney study. Participants who reduced fat intake or shifted toward more plant-based protein showed improvements in key health biomarkers tied…

From Indianexpress RSS Feed: Shoaib Ibrahim reveals he has finally brought his cholesterol under control after three-year struggle, plans to go on a ‘stricter’ diet: ‘Hamare ghar me hereditary hai’

This case reveals how genetics, lifelong cholesterol exposure and hidden biological risk can drive rapid plaque buildup even in outwardly healthy individuals

There’s a more accurate way of measuring who’s at risk for cholesterol-related health issues. So why don’t more doctors use it?

A major new analysis suggests semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) works remarkably well in adults over 65, helping many lose substantial amounts of weight while improving heart and metabolic health.…

From Menshealth RSS Feed: Many Cardiologists Take This Cheap Drug Years Before Heart Problems Ever Show Up

From Indianexpress RSS Feed: Cardiologist explains why cholesterol isn’t ‘bad’ for our body: ‘Mine is 325, and I am still alive’