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Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance made in the liver, and found in the blood and in all cells of the body. Cholesterol is important for good health and is needed for making cell walls, tissues, hormones, vitamin D, and bile acid.

SARS-CoV-2 hijacks body's metabolism to amplify COVID-19 severity

In a review article published in the journal Signal Transduction and Targeted Therapy, scientists have discussed host metabolic alteration triggered by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) and its effect on disease severity.

9 Jun 2023

Nuts for the brain: Study shows nut consumption boosts memory and brain health in seniors

Long-term consumption of mixed nuts in older adults improves brain vascular function and may enhance cognitive performance. The study highlights the potential benefits of nut consumption for brain health in aging populations.

6 Jun 2023

Researchers characterize the expression of cardiac proteins during embryonic heart development

Researchers at the UNC School of Medicine, UNC McAllister Heart Institute, and the UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center characterized the expression of thousands of cardiac proteins during eight critical stages of embryonic heart development.

6 Jun 2023

The phenolic composition, antioxidant capacity, and other functional properties of fresh and dried figs

Researchers explored the phytochemical contents and health benefits of consuming figs.

6 Jun 2023

Shaping the human metabolome: the impact of a ketogenic diet

Researchers explored how the human metabolic fingerprint changes with a ketogenic diet (KD).

6 Jun 2023

Cutting free flu jabs for 50-64-year-olds and mpox vaccines could lead to future strains on the NHS, says expert

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5 Jun 2023

Parkinson's disease drug ropinirole is safe and tolerable for ALS patients, early clinical trial shows

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, is a fatal motor neuron disease that causes people to gradually lose control of their muscles.

1 Jun 2023

Pilot study reveals effective approach to boost adherence to Mediterranean ketogenic diet for memory concerns in older adults

Researchers explored strategies for enhancing compliance with a Mediterranean ketogenic nutrition program among older individuals.

1 Jun 2023

SCORE2- diabetes prediction model estimates the 10 year risk of cardiovascular disease in individuals with type 2 diabetes

Researchers described the development and validation process of SCORE2-Diabetes.

1 Jun 2023

Spice up your heart health: Taurine and black pepper combo shows promising cardioprotective effects

Taurine and black pepper, along with key terpene constituents, are investigated for their potential in reducing cardiovascular risk factors and combating related diseases in this comprehensive literature review. Their cardioprotective effects and mechanisms are explored.

31 May 2023

Moderate-protein diet improves metabolic health in both young and middle-aged mice

Consuming nutritious food can improve metabolic health and delay aging. But what are the appropriate quantities of dietary macronutrients that can help achieve this? To answer this, researchers from Japan fed isocaloric diets with varying amounts of protein to young and middle-aged male mice.

31 May 2023

One-third of adults in the U.S. with Type 2 diabetes may have symptomless cardiovascular disease

1 in 3 adults with Type 2 diabetes may have undetected cardiovascular disease. Elevated levels of two protein biomarkers that indicate heart damage were associated with undetected or symptomless cardiovascular disease in adults with Type 2 diabetes compared to those without Type 2 diabetes, according to new research published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association, an open access, peer-reviewed journal of the American Heart Association.

31 May 2023

Most American Indian/Alaska Native women of childbearing age have suboptimal heart health, AHA reports

Heart health risks emerge early in life in American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) women and are increased by social factors -; like high levels of experiencing violence and traumatic life events -; and disproportionately high rates of Type 2 diabetes, smoking and obesity, according to a new scientific statement published today in Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes, a peer-reviewed American Heart Association journal.

31 May 2023

Green Mediterranean diet reshapes DNA methylation, boosts metabolism

Study explores the effects of a green-MED diet enriched in polyphenols and reduced in red/processed meat on the methylome and transcriptome levels. It aims to uncover the molecular mechanisms underlying the observed metabolic improvements.

30 May 2023

Smoking cessation among cancer survivors linked to lower cardiovascular risk

Cancer patients who continue smoking after their diagnosis have a nearly doubled risk of heart attack, stroke or death due to cardiovascular disease compared with non-smokers, according to research published on World No Tobacco Day in European Heart Journal, a journal of the European Society of Cardiology.

30 May 2023

Study finds significantly faster decline in cognition over the years after a heart attack

In a recent study, a Johns Hopkins Medicine researcher and collaborators analyzed data on adults to determine if there is a link between having a heart attack and cognitive decline.

30 May 2023

Using ex vivo gene therapy to fight obesity and diabetes in mice

A scientific team from the University of Barcelona and the CIBERobn has designed a strategy to fight obesity and diabetes in mice through ex vivo gene therapy which consists of implanting cells that have been manipulated and transformed in order to treat a disease.

30 May 2023

Cardiovascular disease is primed to kill more older adults, especially Blacks and Hispanics

Cardiovascular disease — the No. 1 cause of death among people 65 and older — is poised to become more prevalent in the years ahead, disproportionately affecting Black and Hispanic communities and exacting an enormous toll on the health and quality of life of older Americans.

30 May 2023

Stimulating a bile acid receptor can help protect the vision of premature newborns

It sounds like bile acid in the eye would hurt, but scientists think stimulating one of its receptors can actually help protect the vision of premature newborns.

30 May 2023

Obesity strikes below the belt: Study reveals link between obesity and male infertility

The influence of obesity on male fertility is still under debate. In the present investigation, researchers scrutinized semen samples from both obese individuals and those of normal weight. The aim was to explore the relationship between obesity, the length of sperm telomeres, levels of mRNA associated with autophagy, and diverse semen characteristics.

29 May 2023

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SARS-CoV-2 hijacks body's metabolism to amplify COVID-19 severity

Nuts for the brain: Study shows nut consumption boosts memory and brain health in seniors

Researchers characterize the expression of cardiac proteins during embryonic heart development

The phenolic composition, antioxidant capacity, and other functional properties of fresh and dried figs

Shaping the human metabolome: the impact of a ketogenic diet

Cutting free flu jabs for 50-64-year-olds and mpox vaccines could lead to future strains on the NHS, says expert

Parkinson's disease drug ropinirole is safe and tolerable for ALS patients, early clinical trial shows

Pilot study reveals effective approach to boost adherence to Mediterranean ketogenic diet for memory concerns in older adults

SCORE2- diabetes prediction model estimates the 10 year risk of cardiovascular disease in individuals with type 2 diabetes

Spice up your heart health: Taurine and black pepper combo shows promising cardioprotective effects

Moderate-protein diet improves metabolic health in both young and middle-aged mice

One-third of adults in the U.S. with Type 2 diabetes may have symptomless cardiovascular disease

Most American Indian/Alaska Native women of childbearing age have suboptimal heart health, AHA reports

Green Mediterranean diet reshapes DNA methylation, boosts metabolism

Smoking cessation among cancer survivors linked to lower cardiovascular risk

Study finds significantly faster decline in cognition over the years after a heart attack

Using ex vivo gene therapy to fight obesity and diabetes in mice

Cardiovascular disease is primed to kill more older adults, especially Blacks and Hispanics

Stimulating a bile acid receptor can help protect the vision of premature newborns

Obesity strikes below the belt: Study reveals link between obesity and male infertility

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