https://www.sciencedaily.com/news/health_medicine/triglycerides/ High triglycerides. Read the latest medical research on high triglyceride levels and what can be done to lower triglyceride levels. en-us Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:43:10 EDT Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:43:10 EDT 60 https://www.sciencedaily.com/images/scidaily-logo-rss.png https://www.sciencedaily.com/news/health_medicine/triglycerides/ For more science news, visit ScienceDaily. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/04/260413043129.htm New research reveals that obesity affects men and women in surprisingly different ways. Men are more likely to develop harmful abdominal fat and signs of liver stress, while women show higher inflammation and cholesterol levels. These differences could help explain why health risks vary between sexes. Scientists say this could lead to more tailored treatments for obesity. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 09:29:20 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/04/260413043129.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/03/260328043554.htm A major new U.S. cholesterol guideline is shifting the focus toward earlier, more personalized prevention of heart disease. It urges people to start screening sooner—sometimes even in childhood—and highlights the importance of tracking not just LDL (“bad”) cholesterol but also genetic risk factors like lipoprotein(a). A new, more advanced risk calculator now uses broader health data to better predict heart attack and stroke risk over decades. Sun, 29 Mar 2026 05:43:08 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/03/260328043554.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/03/260325005908.htm Flower nectar often contains small amounts of alcohol, meaning pollinators like hummingbirds are drinking it all day long. Despite consuming human-equivalent amounts, they show no signs of intoxication—suggesting a surprising evolutionary tolerance. Wed, 25 Mar 2026 07:05:29 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/03/260325005908.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/03/260321012659.htm A new pill, enlicitide, reduced LDL (“bad”) cholesterol by about 60% in a large clinical trial, matching the power of injectable therapies. Because it’s taken orally, it could overcome one of the biggest barriers keeping patients from using current treatments. Researchers say many people still don’t reach safe cholesterol levels—even on statins—highlighting the need for better options. Sat, 21 Mar 2026 08:04:04 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/03/260321012659.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/03/260319074558.htm Carrying extra fat around the waist may be more dangerous than the number on the scale suggests. Researchers found that belly fat was more strongly linked to heart failure risk than BMI, even in people with normal weight. Inflammation seems to play a key role, helping explain why this type of fat is especially harmful. Measuring waist size could offer a simple way to detect hidden risk earlier. Thu, 19 Mar 2026 19:40:51 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/03/260319074558.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/02/260227061818.htm Heart disease is on track to tighten its grip on American women. New projections from the American Heart Association warn that over the next 25 years, cardiovascular disease will rise sharply, driven largely by a surge in high blood pressure, diabetes, and obesity. By 2050, nearly 60% of women in the U.S. could have high blood pressure, and close to one in three women ages 22 to 44 may already be living with some form of heart disease. Fri, 27 Feb 2026 06:18:18 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/02/260227061818.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/02/260217005806.htm A new University at Buffalo study suggests cannabis-infused beverages could help some people cut back on alcohol. In a survey of cannabis users, those who drank cannabis beverages reported cutting their weekly alcohol intake roughly in half and binge drinking less often. Nearly two-thirds said they reduced or stopped drinking alcohol after starting cannabis drinks. Tue, 17 Feb 2026 23:51:59 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/02/260217005806.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/02/260206020852.htm New research using rhesus monkeys suggests that the brain’s relationship with alcohol may begin forming long before a person ever takes a drink. Scientists found that exposure to alcohol before birth reshaped the brain’s dopamine system, a key player in motivation and reward, and those changes were linked to faster drinking later in adulthood. Fri, 06 Feb 2026 05:26:39 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/02/260206020852.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/01/260127010156.htm Carbohydrates don’t just fuel the body—they may also influence how the brain ages. A large long-term study found that diets high in fast-acting carbs that rapidly raise blood sugar were linked to a higher risk of dementia. People who ate more low-glycemic foods like fruit, legumes, and whole grains had a noticeably lower risk of Alzheimer’s. The quality of carbs, not just the amount, appears to matter for brain health. Tue, 27 Jan 2026 01:41:18 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/01/260127010156.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/12/251228013709.htm New research suggests that even light alcohol use may carry serious risks. A large study in India found that drinking just one standard drink a day is linked to a roughly 50% higher risk of mouth cancer, with the greatest danger tied to locally brewed alcohol. When alcohol use overlaps with chewing tobacco, the effect becomes especially severe, potentially explaining nearly two-thirds of all cases nationwide. Tue, 30 Dec 2025 20:58:22 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/12/251228013709.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/12/251211100612.htm Researchers found that both how often and how much someone drinks significantly shape their cancer risk, even at moderate levels. Vulnerability varies across groups, with genetics, socioeconomic status, obesity, and lifestyle behaviors amplifying harm. The review also uncovered gender differences, beverage-specific risks, and biological pathways that intensify cancer development. Thu, 11 Dec 2025 11:33:33 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/12/251211100612.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/12/251208052527.htm Most people worldwide aren’t getting enough omega-3, leaving a major gap between scientific recommendations and daily diets. Researchers emphasize the critical role of EPA and DHA across all life stages and point out that food alone often can’t meet needs. The review calls for clearer global guidelines and easier access to sustainable omega-3 sources. It also highlights the challenges different populations face in reaching healthy intake levels. Tue, 09 Dec 2025 05:49:12 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/12/251208052527.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/11/251118033447.htm Scientists discovered that alcohol activates a sugar-producing pathway in the body, creating fructose that may reinforce addictive drinking. The enzyme responsible, KHK, appears to drive both alcohol cravings and liver injury. When this enzyme was blocked in mice, their drinking decreased and their livers showed far less damage. Tue, 18 Nov 2025 03:43:32 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/11/251118033447.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/11/251105050722.htm Most U.S. adults don’t realize alcohol raises cancer risk, and drinkers themselves are the least aware. Scientists say targeting these misbeliefs could significantly reduce alcohol-related cancer deaths. Wed, 05 Nov 2025 11:42:37 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/11/251105050722.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/10/251027224855.htm A new study offers reassurance about the safety of certain processed fats found in everyday foods. Interesterified fats made from palm or plant oils didn’t raise cholesterol or cause metabolic harm in healthy adults. The research challenges the idea that all processed fats are dangerous and shows that food technology can replace trans fats safely. Tue, 28 Oct 2025 12:57:00 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/10/251027224855.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/10/251025084601.htm Researchers found that combining regular exercise with omega-3 supplements can make a big difference for oral health. The duo helps the immune system fight off chronic tooth root infections and reduces bone loss around the teeth. In animal studies, those that both exercised and took omega-3s had much lower inflammation and healthier bone structure. Sun, 26 Oct 2025 02:16:05 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/10/251025084601.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/10/251024041815.htm A massive genetic study found that naturally lower cholesterol is linked to a dramatically reduced risk of dementia. The research simulated the effects of cholesterol-lowering drugs and showed up to an 80% lower risk for certain genetic profiles. Scientists believe high cholesterol may contribute to dementia through atherosclerosis and small blood clots. Long-term trials could confirm whether medications can replicate this protective effect. Fri, 24 Oct 2025 11:24:49 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/10/251024041815.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/10/251022023122.htm 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 artery-clogging lipid levels. The results show dramatic drops in PCSK9 and cholesterol levels in animal models, pointing to a safer and more effective alternative to statins. Wed, 22 Oct 2025 22:49:36 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/10/251022023122.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/10/251018102109.htm Researchers found that triple-negative breast cancer cells are “addicted” to lipids, a feature tied to obesity. By studying mice, they discovered that high lipid levels alone accelerate tumor growth. Lowering these fats slowed cancer progression, suggesting that lipid-lowering treatments could help. The findings also caution against high-fat diets such as keto for patients with obesity. Sun, 19 Oct 2025 01:17:13 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/10/251018102109.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/10/251016223103.htm Semaglutide, tirzepatide, and other GLP-1 drugs appear to slow alcohol absorption and blunt its intoxicating effects, according to new research. The study found participants on these medications felt less drunk despite consuming the same amount of alcohol. This could point to a safer, faster-acting way to help people reduce drinking—distinct from traditional treatments that target the brain directly. Sat, 18 Oct 2025 00:56:17 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/10/251016223103.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/10/251014014307.htm Scientists at UC Irvine have found a way to potentially reverse age-related vision loss by targeting the ELOVL2 “aging gene” and restoring vital fatty acids in the retina. Their experiments in mice show that supplementing with specific polyunsaturated fatty acids, not just DHA, can restore visual function and even reverse cellular aging signs. Tue, 14 Oct 2025 09:07:15 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/10/251014014307.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/10/251006051124.htm Addiction often isn’t about chasing pleasure—it’s about escaping pain. Researchers at Scripps Research have discovered that a tiny brain region called the paraventricular nucleus of the thalamus (PVT) becomes hyperactive when animals learn that alcohol eases the agony of withdrawal. This circuit helps explain why people relapse: their brains learn that alcohol brings relief from stress and anxiety. Mon, 06 Oct 2025 05:11:24 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/10/251006051124.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/10/251004092919.htm A massive new study combining observational and genetic data overturns the long-held belief that light drinking protects the brain. Researchers found that dementia risk rises in direct proportion to alcohol consumption, with no safe level identified. Sat, 04 Oct 2025 23:42:39 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/10/251004092919.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/09/250907172653.htm Researchers studying over 1,000 children found that omega-3 fatty acids may help protect against myopia, while saturated fats may increase risk. Kids with more omega-3 in their diet had healthier eye measurements linked to slower vision deterioration. In contrast, those with high saturated fat intake showed worse outcomes. Mon, 08 Sep 2025 06:53:56 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/09/250907172653.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/09/250906013451.htm Hidden fat wrapped around organs, known as visceral fat, has now been linked to faster heart aging. Using AI and imaging from more than 21,000 people in the UK Biobank, scientists found that this invisible belly fat accelerates stiffening and inflammation of the heart, while fat stored around hips and thighs may actually protect women. Sat, 06 Sep 2025 01:34:51 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/09/250906013451.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250821094533.htm Researchers discovered that women with Alzheimer’s show a sharp loss of omega fatty acids, unlike men, pointing to sex-specific differences in the disease. The study suggests omega-rich diets could be key, but clinical trials are needed. Fri, 22 Aug 2025 09:19:07 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250821094533.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250809101005.htm Many foods we consume today are ultraprocessed, packed with unhealthy ingredients, and linked to major health risks. As consumption of these foods rises, so do chronic health issues, especially among lower-income groups. Experts are calling for clearer guidelines, better research, and systemic changes to reduce the impact of ultraprocessed foods on public health. Sun, 10 Aug 2025 03:12:28 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250809101005.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/07/250727235827.htm Eggs are finally being vindicated after decades of cholesterol-related blame. New research from the University of South Australia reveals that eggs, despite their cholesterol content, aren't the dietary villains they've long been made out to be. Instead, it's the saturated fats found in foods like bacon and sausage that actually elevate harmful LDL cholesterol levels. In a world-first study, researchers showed that eating two eggs a day, as part of a low saturated fat diet, can even help reduce LDL cholesterol, challenging outdated guidelines and offering heart-healthy news for breakfast lovers everywhere. Sun, 27 Jul 2025 23:58:27 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/07/250727235827.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/07/250720034024.htm What if mRNA vaccines could be made more powerful and less irritating? Scientists at the University of Pennsylvania have found a way to do just that—by tweaking a key molecule in the vaccine’s delivery system. Using a century-old chemical trick called the Mannich reaction, they added anti-inflammatory phenol groups to the lipids that carry mRNA into cells. The result? A new class of lipids that reduce side effects, boost gene-editing success, fight cancer more effectively, and supercharge vaccines like those for COVID-19. This breakthrough could change how we build the next generation of vaccines and therapies. Mon, 21 Jul 2025 08:08:23 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/07/250720034024.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/06/250629033506.htm Researchers at UT Arlington have discovered a key enzyme, IDO1, that when blocked, helps immune cells regain their ability to properly process cholesterol—something that breaks down during inflammation. This breakthrough could offer a powerful new way to fight heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and more. By "turning off" this enzyme, the team restored cholesterol absorption in macrophages, potentially stopping disease at the source. Even more promising, they found a second enzyme, NOS, that makes things worse—raising hopes that targeting both could pave the way for transformative treatments for millions suffering from inflammation-driven conditions. Mon, 30 Jun 2025 03:57:41 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/06/250629033506.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/06/250625001724.htm Washington University researchers found that raising a molecule called ApoM helps eye cells sweep away harmful cholesterol deposits linked to age-related macular degeneration, potentially preventing vision loss, and the same trick might aid failing hearts too. Wed, 25 Jun 2025 00:39:21 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/06/250625001724.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/06/250617014142.htm Coffee might be doing more than fueling your morning routine it could be extending your life. A large-scale study by Tufts University suggests that drinking one to three cups of caffeinated coffee daily is associated with lower overall mortality, particularly from cardiovascular causes. But there s a catch: the benefits drop when sugar and saturated fats like cream are added in excess. Tue, 17 Jun 2025 01:41:42 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/06/250617014142.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/06/250603114818.htm The biosynthesis of the great variety of natural plant products has not yet been elucidated for many medically interesting substances. In a new study, an international team of researchers was able to show how ipecacuanha alkaloids, substances used in traditional medicine, are synthesized. They compared two distantly related plant species and were able to show that although both plant species use a comparable chemical approach, the enzymes they need for synthesis differ and a different starting material is used. Further investigations revealed that the biosynthetic pathways of these complex chemical compounds have developed independently in the two species. These results help to enable the synthesis of these and related substances on a larger scale for medical use. Tue, 03 Jun 2025 11:48:18 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/06/250603114818.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250521124809.htm A new risk calculator accurately identified participants who had calcium buildup in their heart arteries and those who had a higher future heart attack risk, in an analysis of about 7,000 adults in New York City referred for heart disease screening. Wed, 21 May 2025 12:48:09 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250521124809.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250506105351.htm When picturing a 'typical' alcoholic, people tend to imagine a person drinking at home alone. But that focus overlooks the social origins of many serious alcohol problems. Tue, 06 May 2025 10:53:51 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250506105351.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250505170833.htm Research led by VCU and Rutgers University provides new insights into how the people we love affect our health. Mon, 05 May 2025 17:08:33 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250505170833.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250430142353.htm There is a global shortage of omega-3 partly due to environmental factors, according to new research. This is not just a healthcare issue; it is a public health and environmental challenge. Wed, 30 Apr 2025 14:23:53 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250430142353.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250428222148.htm A massive study of 200,000 people shows that counting the actual number of cholesterol-carrying particles (apoB) predicts heart attack risk far better than the traditional cholesterol test. Add in a second marker, lipoprotein(a), and doctors may soon have a sharper tool to catch hidden risks before it’s too late. Mon, 28 Apr 2025 22:21:48 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250428222148.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250422155830.htm A preclinical study finds that a drug already FDA-approved for treating inflammatory conditions may help reduce both alcohol intake and pain sensitivity -- two issues that commonly co-occur with alcohol use disorder (AUD). Tue, 22 Apr 2025 15:58:30 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250422155830.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250422131542.htm Oral hormone therapy may benefit heart health in menopausal women. A new analysis of data from the Women's Health Initiative found that estrogen-based oral hormone therapy had a long-term beneficial effect on biomarkers of cardiovascular health, including cholesterol. Tue, 22 Apr 2025 13:15:42 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250422131542.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250418112813.htm New research suggests that decreased activity of ELOVL2 -- a key enzyme in lipid metabolism -- accelerates white blood cell aging and alters genes associated with the onset of blood cancers. Fri, 18 Apr 2025 11:28:13 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250418112813.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250414124347.htm Patients who receive an add-on medication soon after a heart attack have a significantly better prognosis than those who receive it later, or not all, new research suggests. Mon, 14 Apr 2025 12:43:47 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250414124347.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250410160702.htm Data-sparse method opens door to personalized nutrition -- without the stool samples. Thu, 10 Apr 2025 16:07:02 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250410160702.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250408121706.htm Research shows that the biological parents' genes affect the child's insulin function and capacity to regulate blood sugar levels and blood lipids in different ways. Such knowledge may be used to to develop preventive treatments that reduce the child's risk of developing type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Tue, 08 Apr 2025 12:17:06 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250408121706.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250402142430.htm For the first time researchers demonstrate in an animal how heavy alcohol use leads to long-term behavioral issues by damaging brain circuits critical for decision-making. Wed, 02 Apr 2025 14:24:30 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250402142430.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250401131257.htm Linoleic acid, an omega-6 fatty acid found in seed oils such as soybean and safflower oil, and animal products including pork and eggs, specifically enhances the growth of the hard-to-treat 'triple negative' breast cancer subtype, according to a preclinical study. The discovery could lead to new dietary and pharmaceutical strategies against breast and other cancers. Tue, 01 Apr 2025 13:12:57 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250401131257.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250401131053.htm Public awareness of the link between drinking alcohol and an elevated risk of cancer has grown since last fall, with 55% of U.S. adults saying that regularly consuming alcohol increases your chances of later developing cancer, according to a new survey. Tue, 01 Apr 2025 13:10:53 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250401131053.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250327141557.htm Researchers reveal critical mechanism behind idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. Thu, 27 Mar 2025 14:15:57 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250327141557.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250306120711.htm Investigators have found that the gene Asah1 plays a crucial protective role in preventing the progression of nonalcoholic fatty liver diseases (NAFLD) into more severe forms of liver disease by regulating hepatic lipid homeostasis and cellular maintenance processes. The findings have the potential to inform new therapeutic strategies and improve outcomes for NAFLD patients. Thu, 06 Mar 2025 12:07:11 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250306120711.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250213144307.htm A multi-institutional research team found that tricaprin, a natural supplement, improved long-term survival rates in patients with triglyceride deposit cardiomyovasculopathy, a new type of heart disease characterized by impaired triglyceride breakdown in heart and smooth muscle cells. Tricaprin improved clinical symptoms and long-term survival. Studying the effects of tricaprin on patients of different ethnicities would be an ideal next step to gather more evidence in favor of the drug. Thu, 13 Feb 2025 14:43:07 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250213144307.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250206113112.htm Research in fruit flies has identified specific groups of cholinergic brain cells that are involved in alcohol-induced insomnia. This work could ultimately lead to targeted treatments for alcohol-related sleep loss, helping people recover from alcohol use disorder. Thu, 06 Feb 2025 11:31:12 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250206113112.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250206113109.htm The research found that heavy drinkers with either diabetes, high blood pressure or a high waist circumference are as much as 2.4 times more likely to develop advanced liver disease. Thu, 06 Feb 2025 11:31:09 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250206113109.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250204132423.htm A daily intake of one gram of omega-3s can slow down biological aging by up to four months, according to an analysis of clinical data from the international DO-HEALTH study. For the first time, epigenetic clocks were used to measure the aging process. Tue, 04 Feb 2025 13:24:23 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250204132423.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250204132415.htm Liposuction and plastic surgery aren't often mentioned in the same breath as cancer. But they are the inspiration for a new approach to treating cancer that uses engineered fat cells to deprive tumors of nutrition. Researchers at UC San Francisco used the gene editing technology CRISPR to turn ordinary white fat cells into 'beige' fat cells, which voraciously consume calories to make heat. Tue, 04 Feb 2025 13:24:15 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250204132415.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250129162139.htm Older adults whose cholesterol changes over time may be more likely to develop dementia than people whose cholesterol is stable, regardless of the actual cholesterol level, according to a new study. Wed, 29 Jan 2025 16:21:39 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250129162139.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250128123934.htm A new class of lipids improve the rates at which lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) successfully deliver RNA therapeutics and gene editing tools, promising to increase their effectiveness of such treatments. Tue, 28 Jan 2025 12:39:34 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250128123934.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250119230805.htm People with pockets of fat hidden inside their muscles are at a higher risk of dying or being hospitalized from a heart attack or heart failure, regardless of their body mass index, according to new research. This 'intermuscular' fat is highly prized in beef steaks for cooking. However, little is known about this type of body fat in humans, and its impact on health. This is the first study to comprehensively investigate the effects of fatty muscles on heart disease. The new finding adds evidence that existing measures, such as body mass index or waist circumference, are not adequate to evaluate the risk of heart disease accurately for all people. Sun, 19 Jan 2025 23:08:05 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250119230805.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250117112220.htm Cutting-edge fluorescent cholesterol probes now enable scientists to visualize cholesterol movement and distribution in live cells with unprecedented detail. By combining computer simulations with live-cell imaging, researchers have uncovered how different probe designs influence cholesterol probe behavior. These probes could reveal how cholesterol imbalances drive Alzheimer's and other neurodegenerative disorders, aiding drug development to modulate lipid activity and potentially offering new treatments or prevention strategies. Fri, 17 Jan 2025 11:22:20 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250117112220.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250114181726.htm Researchers discover novel targets for bladder cancer therapeutics and demonstrate that a new combination of existing drugs, including statins, blocks tumor growth in mice. Tue, 14 Jan 2025 18:17:26 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250114181726.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250108143841.htm People who live close to airports and are exposed to high aircraft noise levels could be at greater risk of poor heart function, increasing the likelihood of heart attacks, life-threatening heart rhythms and strokes, according to a new study. Wed, 08 Jan 2025 14:38:41 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250108143841.htm