Research suggests bamboo-based foods could support metabolic health
A comprehensive review weighs the promise of bamboo shoots as a nutrient-rich, sustainable food against limited human evidence…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Scientists create light-controlled versions of cholesterol
High levels of cholesterol are linked to heart disease, stroke, and many other health problems. However, this complex…
Korea’s Western dietary shift sparks sex-specific heart risks
Korean adults have been moving away from a traditional rice-centred diet toward Western-style eating patterns — a change…
Uncovering the hidden metabolic effects of soybean oil
Soybean oil, the most widely consumed cooking oil in the United States and a staple of processed foods,…