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Your Cholesterol Panel Can Look Perfect While a Number You Inherited at Conception Raises Your Heart Risk

Lipoprotein(a) is roughly 90% genetic, fixed for life, and absent from standard lipid panels. New US guidance says test every adult once.

Medical Daily · Aug 12

Your Heart May Have a Hidden Genetic Heart Risk That Routine Cholesterol Tests Can Miss

New 2026 ACC/AHA guidelines urge testing every adult once for Lp(a), an inherited heart risk factor most lipid panels never measure.

Medical Daily · Aug 11

What Happens When You Eat Oats Every Morning?

Oats are one of those foods that people often eat because they are healthy. They may not look very exciting, but a simple bowl of oats can give your body a good amount of fiber, energy and important nutrients. Having oats in the morning can also help you stay full…

MyLifeXP · Aug 11

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Full-fat milk, cheese and dairy every day? Canadian study delivers surprising findings on weight and cholesterol

In a groundbreaking Canadian research project involving 74 adults, evidence emerged showing that full-fat dairy does not contribute to weight gain. For 12 weeks, participants consuming three servings a day maintained stable cholesterol levels. Remarkably, those enjoying more dairy reported better blood pressure readings and an uptick in calcium, protein,…

The Economic Times · Aug 10

Stool Capsules Raised Peanut Tolerance in Six of Fifteen Adults in a First-of-Its-Kind Trial

A phase 1 trial found stool capsules raised peanut tolerance in 6 of 15 adults, with effects lasting four months. It is not a treatment yet.

Medical Daily · Aug 7

Trying to Lower Blood Sugar, Cholesterol or Blood Pressure? Different Workouts Suited Different Markers

A pooled analysis of 53 trials found that different exercise types helped different metabolic markers. Most of the evidence was low certainty.

Medical Daily · Aug 7

Twice-Yearly Injections and New Pills Could Make Cholesterol Treatment Easier

New studies suggest once-daily pills and twice-yearly injections could improve cholesterol treatment adherence while lowering cardiovascular risk.

Medical Daily · Aug 6

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Not beetroot or berries – this surprising fruit could help lower heart disease risk, new study says

Brunch lovers will be happy to hear this news

Woman & Home · Aug 6

One 75 Minute Interval Session a Week Cut Body Fat as Much as Three Shorter Ones in a 315 Person Trial

A Hong Kong randomized trial found weekly interval training matched three sessions for fat loss, but blood pressure and cholesterol did not change.

Medical Daily · Aug 5

Cardiologists Weigh Where the First Oral PCSK9 Pill Fits Now That the FDA Has Approved It

The FDA approved the first oral PCSK9 inhibitor in July. Cardiologists explain where it fits alongside statins and what remains unproven.

Medical Daily · Aug 5

Three Daily Servings of Full-Fat Dairy Did Not Worsen Cholesterol or Body Composition in a 12-Week Trial

A 12-week randomized trial of 74 adults found that three daily servings of full-fat dairy did not worsen blood lipids or body composition.

Medical Daily · Aug 5

New Study Links Daily Avocado to Lower Heart Disease Risk and Here's What It Means for Your Heart

A new study suggests eating one avocado daily may improve cholesterol markers linked to heart disease when included in an overall heart-healthy diet.

Medical Daily · Aug 4

Cholesterol blood-filtering method found to remove toxic “forever chemicals” from body

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The Independent UK · Aug 4

Scientists stumped to find clearing cholesterol from blood also removes forever chemicals from body

Scientists were looking to find out if a machine built to filter fat at scale could take out forever chemicals and microplastics as well

The Independent UK · Aug 4

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MyLifeXP · Aug 2

6 Simple Changes That May Protect Your Brain From Stroke

Stroke often seems like a sudden medical emergency that happens without warning. However, doctors say that many strokes are linked to health conditions and daily habits that develop quietly over time. The good news is that small lifestyle changes made today may significantly reduce your future risk. From checking your…

Medical Daily · Jul 31

Ovarian Cancer Cells That Survive Chemotherapy Send a Sugar Signal That Helps Neighbors Break Away

Wistar researchers found that chemo-surviving ovarian cancer cells release fructose that loosens neighboring cells. The work is preclinical and has not been tested in patients.

The Economic Times · Jul 31

India, China bore one-third of global 'bad' cholesterol burden in 2023: Study

High LDL cholesterol caused 3.6 million deaths globally in 2023. India and China bore one-third of this worldwide disease burden. The number of adults with elevated LDL-C levels significantly increased since 1990. Statins remain crucial for management but face underuse and access barriers. Strengthening primary healthcare and diagnostics is essential…

MyLifeXP · Jul 30

Makhana or Roasted Chana: Which Is Better for Weight Loss

Increased knowledge about the harm that can be done by junk foods, Indians have resorted to more traditional healthful snacking. Two such healthy snacks include makhana) and roasted chana both tasty and nutritious. The health that continues to be popular among rural and semi-urban Indians due to its lower price…

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Medical Daily · Jul 29

Viagra's Hidden Cancer-Fighting Power? Popular Sex Drug May Stop Cancer From Spreading, Scientists Say

A new study suggests Viagra's active ingredient, sildenafil, may limit cancer metastasis by disrupting cholesterol trafficking.

Medical Daily · Jul 28

Should You Take a Statin? 21.5 Million More Americans May Now Be Eligible

New US cholesterol guidelines could make 21.5 million more adults eligible for statins by assessing heart attack and stroke risk over 30 years instead of 10.

The Economic Times · Jul 28

US cholesterol guidelines: Why 21.5 million more Americans may now qualify for statins as doctors shift to lifetime heart disease risk

US cholesterol guidelines statins: New US cholesterol guidelines could make 21.5 million more Americans eligible for statins by shifting the focus from a 10-year heart attack risk to 30-year and lifetime cardiovascular risk. Here's what has changed, who may now qualify, and what doctors say before starting cholesterol-lowering medication.

Medical Daily · Jul 28

Three New Studies Estimate How Updated Cholesterol Guidelines Could Change Treatment For American Adults

New analyses estimate 56.6% of US adults aged 30 to 79 are now statin-eligible under the 2026 guideline. Here is who moves into that group.

Medical Daily · Jul 28

Starting a Keto or Low-Carb Plan? Researchers Say Get a Lipid Panel First, Then Check It Again

New research finds genes shape whose LDL cholesterol spikes on a low-carb diet. Why a before-and-after lipid panel beats population averages.

The Independent UK · Jul 28

Intermittent fasting linked to better brain health – but be careful which method you choose, expert warns

HEALTH IN FOCUS: New research suggests a specific intermittent fasting protocol could reduce dementia risk and boost brain health. So should you do it? Harry Bullmore asks the experts

Medical Daily · Jul 27

FDA Approves the First Oral PCSK9 Inhibitor, Ending the Injection-Only Era for a Major Cholesterol Drug Class

FDA approved Lipfendra (enlicitide), the first oral PCSK9 inhibitor for adults with high LDL cholesterol. What it changes and what remains unknown.

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