A breakthrough in safely delivering therapeutic DNA to cells could transform treatment for millions suffering from common chronic diseases like heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. A new process ...

And now, thanks to a new study, there’s one more reason to add pecans to your list of best snacks: They could help lower your cholesterol. At least, that's the major takeaway from a new study ...

LDL cholesterol can lead to cardiovascular problems and may even lead to early-onset Alzheimer’s disease. However, the study team from Uppsala University and Chalmers University of Technology in ...

By examining differences in gene expression in the two specific brain areas, they were able to determine that the brain's cholesterol regulation mechanisms may be a factor underlying selective ...

Statins are very cheap and highly effective cholesterol-lowering drugs -- but high-risk heart patients may have an even better option, a new evidence review says. Combining statins with another ...

It shows that when ezetimibe was combined with a high dose statin to reduce levels of low density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), there was a significant 19% reduction in the risk of death from ...

The 12-week study involved 138 adults who had at least one risk factor for heart disease — including high blood pressure, high cholesterol levels, elevated blood sugar levels or a high BMI.

Scientists developed a rosemary-inspired compound called diAcCA It reduces inflammation and restores brain connections in Alzheimer’s May enhance current Alzheimer’s treatments by limiting ...

They were surprised to find that the brain’s cholesterol regulation mechanisms may be a factor underlying vulnerability. The study appears March 26, in Alzheimer’s & Dementia: The Journal of the ...

If you have high cholesterol, you have a higher risk of cardiovascular disease. That can include coronary heart disease, stroke, and peripheral vascular disease. High cholesterol has also been ...