High Levels of HDL Cholesterol Tied to Higher Dementia Risk
FRIDAY, Dec. 29, 2023 -- Elevated levels of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) are associated with an increased risk for all-cause dementia, according to a study published online Nov. 29 in The Lancet Regional Health: Western... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - December 29, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Doctor recommends soup recipe 'world’s longest living family' ate every day
This "amazing" recipe could help lower cholesterol levels and even cancer risk, a doctor said. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - December 29, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
What to Know About Heart Failure When You Have Diabetes
In June of 2022, a report from the American Diabetes Association highlighted heart failure as “an underappreciated complication of diabetes.” According to that report, up to 22% of people with diabetes will develop heart failure, and the incidence of heart failure within the diabetes community is increasing.
“Heart failure is the most prevalent cardiovascular complication in people with diabetes,” says Dr. Rodica Pop-Busui, a professor of diabetes at the University of Michigan and president of medicine and science at the American Diabetes Association. “In the U.S. alone there are 37 million...
Source: TIME: Health - December 29, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Markham Heid Tags: Uncategorized healthscienceclimate Source Type: news
Light Activity in Childhood May Lower Cholesterol Light Activity in Childhood May Lower Cholesterol
Light physical activity may be a crucial intervention target to attenuate the risk for elevated lipid levels and their sequelae in the pediatric population, study said.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Diabetes Headlines)
Source: Medscape Diabetes Headlines - December 29, 2023 Category: Endocrinology Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology Source Type: news
Prenatal Fentanyl Exposure Suspected in Novel Syndrome
(MedPage Today) -- A possible link between a novel cholesterol metabolism disorder and prenatal fentanyl exposure is under investigation.
The hypothesis is that prenatal fentanyl exposure possibly interferes with cholesterol metabolism, leading... (Source: MedPage Today Public Health)
Source: MedPage Today Public Health - December 29, 2023 Category: American Health Source Type: news
Statins Might Slow Progression of Alzheimer's Disease
THURSDAY, Dec. 28, 2023 -- In preliminary findings, Swedish researchers say taking a cholesterol-lowering statin could also slow the progression of Alzheimer ' s disease.The study can ' t prove cause-and-effect, but might pave the way to a trial that... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - December 28, 2023 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
Expert reveals the five red flag warning signs of silent killer most don't know about
The warning signs of high cholesterol build-up will strike in different bodily areas depending on the affected artery, according to a doctor. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - December 26, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Calls to test babies for gene fault that makes cholesterol rocket from birth - which affects 270,000 Britons including 60,000 children
Toddlers with a common genetic fault can have 'hidden' cholesterol levels twice an adult, putting them at risk of heart attacks and strokes. Rianna Wingett, died of a heart attack age 11. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - December 23, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Surprising study finds particular cheese could help lower cholesterol levels
A popular Norwegian cheese has been found to have some surprising health benefits, according to research. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - December 23, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
'I'm a doctor - here are the Christmas foods that could lower your cholesterol levels'
You can enjoy your Christmas meal without worrying about your cholesterol levels this year, according to a doctor. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - December 23, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Cheers to that! Harvard says drinking alcohol IS healthy for your heart... but in moderation
Experts at Harvard University have said that alcohol is 'probably' good for your heart health, slashing the risk of heart attack and high cholesterol. But they warn to stick to it in moderation. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - December 22, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Sedentary Time in Childhood Tied to High Cholesterol in Adulthood
FRIDAY, Dec. 22, 2023 -- Sedentary time during childhood is tied to worse lipid profiles in young adulthood, according to a study published online Dec. 14 in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology& Metabolism.
Andrew O. Agbaje, M.D.,... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - December 22, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
10 Health Habits That Changed Our Lives in 2023
As health reporters and editors, we know what’s good for us. But that doesn’t mean we always do it.
This year, each of us took at least one thing we’ve learned covering health and applied it to our own lives. Here’s what stuck.
Collecting houseplants
Last year at this time, I had a modest couple of shelves of houseplants. Now, I live in a jungle. I started collecting rare aroids—a family of plants that includes philodendrons, monsteras, and alocasias—and my new hobby transformed the trajectory of my year. Tending to my plants keeps me busy, so I have less time to scroll social...
Source: TIME: Health - December 21, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: TIME Staff Tags: Uncategorized healthscienceclimate Source Type: news
Blood Pressure, Cholesterol Before Age 55 Years Impact Risk for Heart Disease
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 20, 2023 -- Genetically predicted systolic blood pressure (SBP) and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) increase the risk for coronary heart disease (CHD), independent of age, according to a study published online Dec. 20... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - December 20, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
High blood pressure, cholesterol before age 55, even if treated, can boost heart disease risk
Having high cholesterol and high blood pressure before age 55 has a lasting impact on your risk of heart disease in later life -- even if you subsequently lower your levels, new research indicates. (Source: Health News - UPI.com)
Source: Health News - UPI.com - December 20, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
