Researchers have developed a DNA-based therapy that targets the PCSK9 gene to lower cholesterol naturally. Using polypurine hairpins, they increased cholesterol uptake by cells and reduced ...

In her 20s, Alejandra Lavalley worked out two hours a day. She cooked nutritious meals at home and maintained a healthy weight. She was young and active, and yet blood tests kept telling her the same ...

Eggs are incredibly nutritious. They are an excellent source of high-quality protein, healthy fats, essential vitamins and minerals. However, many only consume the white portion and avoid whole eggs ...

Few foods are as universally loved as peanut butter. Its smooth texture, rich aroma and sweet-and-salty flavor make it irresistible to many. Add in that it pairs naturally with bread and jelly, tastes ...

Tens of thousands of bottles of cholesterol medication have been recalled nationwide. Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc. and AvKARE have recalled their respective medications over manufacturing and ...

Trying to lower your cholesterol? You're not alone. Nearly one in 10 Americans has high overall cholesterol levels, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Cholesterol is a ...

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The U.S. has a cholesterol problem. Roughly 37% of Americans have high cholesterol, a statistic that’s likely underreported, considering that, according to a 2023 study, many people with high ...

Your cholesterol levels—whether they are in range or dangerously high—are a key indicator of your risk of developing heart disease. And according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC ...

A new daily pill could reduce bad cholesterol levels by 60%, according to a new study. Enlicitide, which was developed by Merck, lowered "bad" LDL cholesterol by more than half in a global study ...

Trials of a new cholesterol-lowering pill have shown promising results for people with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HeFH), a genetic disorder that leads to high levels of LDL ...