Tracing the decline in American heart disease mortality
Following a five-year upward trend likely impacted by the COVID pandemic, the number of heart disease and stroke…
Algae may help meet future protein demand without straining the planet
From high-quality protein to omega-3s and antioxidants, algae emerge as a promising but carefully qualified solution for future…
Genomic screening uncovers hidden cancer and heart disease risk in young adults
A large Australian pilot shows that testing healthy young adults for high-risk genes can reveal serious disease risk…
NHS ‘cautions’ as Brits taking atorvastatin could risk ‘serious’ side effects
Anyone currently taking the anti-cholesterol drug has been told they need to be careful about some other medications…
Pharmacist gives atorvastatin side effect alert as ‘one should never be ignored’
Expert advice on the key warning sign to watch for with England’s most prescribed medication Statins are commonly…
Researchers discover how Mycoplasma pneumoniae acquires cholesterol from human hosts
A multidisciplinary team has uncovered a key mechanism that allows the human bacterium Mycoplasma pneumoniae-responsible for atypical pneumonia…
Preclinical study reveals potential new treatment for severe liver fibrosis
Researchers at McMaster University are leading preclinical studies into a novel drug candidate developed by Espervita Therapeutics that has the potential to prevent and reverse liver fibrosis – a dangerous, disease-induced build-up of…
I asked doctors the foods to eat to lower cholesterol — one food came out on top
After asking several doctors and health experts about the best foods for lowering cholesterol, one particular item came…
NHS warning to key group to avoid popular cholesterol drug atorvastatin
Atorvastatin is a commonly prescribed statin used to lower high cholesterol and prevent heart disease 12:23, 31 Dec…
NHS warning to people on Atorvastatin anti-cholesterol medication
There are some occasions the NHS says people should call 101 – and it also issued an alert…
Simple fruit granola intervention shows promising cardio-renal signals in CKD patients
A small Japanese study suggests that a low-salt, oat-based granola breakfast may improve blood pressure, lipid risk markers,…
Small RNA molecule is a big deal for cholesterol and heart disease
Share this Article You are free to share this article under the Attribution 4.0 International license. Researchers have…