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The latest cholesterol news from News Medical |
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|  | | | | |  Parental cholesterol predicts asthma severity in children Parental metabolic health influences childhood asthma severity, with paternal cholesterol showing modest protective effects against exacerbating symptoms. | |  | | | | |  Is guarana safe? Health benefits, side effects, and recommended dosage Guarana (Paullinia cupana Kunth) is a caffeine-rich Amazonian plant traditionally used to enhance stamina, alleviate various ailments, and is widely consumed in energy beverages and supplements. Its bioactive compounds, notably caffeine and polyphenols, have shown potential metabolic and cognitive benefits, though robust human data remain limited. | | | | | | |  Sesame oil health benefits: Examining the diverse roles of lignans and lipids Sesame seeds and sesame oil are rich in bioactive lignans, tocopherols, and unsaturated fatty acids that exert antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and cardiometabolic benefits. These compounds improve lipid profiles, glycemic control, organ protection, and support skin and neurocognitive health. | |
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|  | | |  There is broad consensus that the overall body of evidence shows lowering LDL (low-density lipoprotein) cholesterol provides both statistically significant and clinically meaningful benefits in treating and preventing cardiovascular disease. | | | | |  Researchers tested five Nigerian medicinal plants in female rats and found that these botanicals reversed MSG-induced hormonal imbalance, oxidative stress, and lipid disruptions linked to dysmenorrhea. The findings support further investigation of plant-based therapies for menstrual pain and related metabolic risks. | | | | |  Vegan diets may enhance performance in semi-professional soccer players, but attention to protein and nutrient intake is crucial for muscle preservation. | | | | |  Liupao tea shows promise in improving metabolic syndrome markers, enhancing heart health and gut balance in just three months, according to recent research. | | | | |  Learn how FeNO testing supports accurate asthma diagnosis and long-term management. | | | | |  When Lawrence and Penny Higgins of Fairfield, Maine, first learned in 2020 that high levels of toxic chemicals called PFAS taint their home's well water, they wondered how their health might suffer. | | | | |  Researchers identified SDR42E1 as a key regulator of vitamin D absorption and sterol metabolism in colorectal cancer cells. Disruption of this enzyme altered cancer-related pathways and cell viability, highlighting its potential as a therapeutic target. | | | | |  Learn how the ZenoTOF 8600 system can provide quantitative and qualitative bile acid analysis. | | | | |  Elevated lipoprotein(a), also known as Lp(a), is an independent, inherited and causal risk factor for cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of death and disability worldwide. | | | | |  Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute have mapped the human metabolic pathways that Cryptosporidium, an intestinal parasite, requires to survive. | |
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