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Dentists Take on New Role in Detecting Life-Threatening Sleep Disorders

In an unexpected twist, dentists are emerging as key players in the battle against life-threatening medlinksleep disorders/medlink. A recent research




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Impact of Intensive Diabetes Treatment on Periodontal Health

The connection between medlinkdiabetes/medlink and medlinkperiodontal disease/medlink is well-established, but the effect of diabetes treatment on gum health has been less explored.




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How Fluoride Toothpaste Has Reduced the Need for Water Fluoridation

The benefits of medlinkfluoridating drinking water/medlink for dental health may be less than what was possible before the widespread use of medlinkfluoride toothpaste/medlink (!--ref1--).




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Is High-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol Really Good?

Cholesterol are of two types namely high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL) and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL). HDL or good cholesterol




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High And Low Levels Of 'Good' Cholesterol Linked To Premature Death

Commonly touted as bgood cholesterol/b for helping to reduce risk of stroke and heart attack, both high and low levels of high-density lipoprotein




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LipidSeq Effective in Diagnosing Genetically Based High Cholesterol

Using next-generation sequencing (NGS) technology, researchers were able to pinpoint specific areas of a person's DNA to more effectively diagnose genetic




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Moderate Alcohol Intake Has Least Impact on Good Cholesterol's Decline

Moderate drinking was associated with slower declines in high-density lipoprotein (HDL), or good cholesterol, over time in Chinese, according to a preliminary




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New Analysis Examines How Low Cholesterol Can Safely Go

Very aggressive reduction of LDL-cholesterol to ultra-low levels was associated with progressively fewer cardiovascular events and appears to pose no




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Cholesterol Lowering Medications are Used to Treat Danes

More than 600,000 Danes are being treated with cholesterol lowering medicine. 98 per cent of them are treated with statins, which curb the body's own




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No Need To Fast Before A Cholesterol Test With A New Method

A newer method of calculating so-called "bad cholesterol" levels in the blood is more accurate than the older method in people who did not fast before blood was drawn.




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Fat Metabolism Inhibits Regeneration in Central Nervous System

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a potentially disabling disease of the central nervous system in which the immune system attacks the protective sheath myelin that covers the nerve fibers.




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Gene Target To Reduce Triglyceride, Cholesterol Levels by 50%

Using a variation of CRISPR gene editing may be a potential strategy for mimicking the protective effects of a genetic mutation linked to lower cholesterol levels and heart disease risks.




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Less than 40 Percent Get Treated for High Cholesterol

Most people with severe elevations in cholesterol are not treated with appropriate drugs. Less than 40 percent receive treatment, despite many screening and awareness programs.




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Fresh Insights into Lipids

Big data identifies lipids as signatures of health and disease. Biology is swaddled in lipids: fats, oils, and even waxes envelop cells and their




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Genome Editing reduces Cholesterol in Large Animal Model

Study conducted by researchers from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania on genome editing in non-human primates highlights




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Walnut Consumption Benefits Heart Health: A Systematic Review

Consuming walnut-rich diet benefits a healthy heart by a significant reduction in cholesterol, triglycerides, and apolipoprotein B levels when compared to control diets, reports a systematic review.




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Good Cholesterol may Increase Heart Disease Risk in Postmenopausal Women

University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health researchers have found that postmenopausal factors may have an impact on the heart-protective




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Enzyme That 'Loads Up' Fat-Carrying Particles Found Out

A new enzyme that loads up fat-carrying particles in the liver before transporting it to different parts of the body has been discovered by the researchers.




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Blood Donation Programs Help Reveal Life Threatening Genetic Cholesterol Condition

Blood donation programs were found to help identify donors with the often undiagnosed genetic disorder familial hypercholesterolemia, which results in




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Link Between Early-onset Alzheimer's and High LDL Cholesterol Levels Discovered

A new association between early-onset Alzheimer's disease and increased LDL cholesterol levels has been identified by Atlanta Veterans Affairs Medical Center and Emory University researchers.




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Fasting Before Cholesterol Test Found Unnecessary

Nonfasting lipid levels were same as fasting lipid levels in the same individuals, which helps to predict the risk of cardiovascular diseases, according




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Chicken as Bad as Red Meats for Cholesterol

Red and white meat such as poultry were found to be equally bad for blood cholesterol, said study published today in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.




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Eggs in Cholesterol Linked to Heart Disease and Death

The number of eggs people consume is linked to increased risk of heart disease and death, stated UMass Lowell nutrition expert who has studied the issue.




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Study Shows How the Body Makes Triglycerides

The 3-D structure and mode of action of diacylglycerol O-acyltransferase-1 (DGAT1), the enzyme that synthesizes triglycerides was required for human dietary




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Cholesterol Levels Dropping in Western Nations, but Rising in Asia: Study

A new study of global cholesterol levels has revealed that cholesterol levels are declining sharply in Western nations, but rising in low- and middle-income nations - particularly in Asia.




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'Good Cholesterol' to Gauge Heart Attack and Stroke Risk

Analysis of HDL-P, which tally how many particles of HDL are circulating in the blood, is a better predictor of heart attack and stroke compared to the




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Autism is Linked to Cholesterol: Study

Autism subtype arising from a cluster of genes that regulate cholesterol metabolism and brain development has been identified by researchers at Harvard




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High Cholesterol Levels In Young Age Can Lead To Heart Problems by Middle Age

Teenagers with high cholesterol levels have an increased risk of heart attack, stroke or other cardiovascular events during middle age, according to a




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Guidelines for Lipid Monitoring in Endocrine Disorders Updated

Endocrine diseases possess a greater cardiovascular risk for patients. Endocrine Society has updated the clinical practice guidelines. Endocrine diseases




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Are Monoclonal Antibodies Effective in Treating High Cholesterol?

Monoclonal antibodies are the antibodies produced in the laboratory which can increase, copy, or restore the immune system's response to certain antigens.




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Cholesterol Metabolism May Lead To Dementia

Disturbances in the cholesterol metabolism, that is, its conversion into bile acids (called cholesterol catabolism) may play a role in the development




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New Algorithm Predicts Familial High Cholesterol Levels

Researchers at the Queen Mary University of London developed and tested an algorithm that detects familial hypercholesterolemia. They named the algorithm




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Blood Fats Predict the Onset of Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease

Measuring various types of fats in the blood ("lipidomics") can predict the risk of developing type 2 diabetes (T2D) and cardiovascular disease (CVD)




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High Cholesterol Has Tender Spot In Heart Disease

The link between 'bad' cholesterol (LDL-C) and poor health outcomes, such as heart attack and stroke, may not be as strong as previously thought, reveals




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Cholesterol Testing System Developed

A new sensor system to determine cholesterol levels in the blood has been developed. h2 Cholesterol Testing System /h2 The system does not use protein compounds, namely enzymes.




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Are Heart Attack Survivors Neglecting LDL Cholesterol Risk?

70% of individuals who have experienced medlinkheart attacks/medlink and medlinkstrokes/medlink are not aware that medlinkLDL cholesterol/medlink




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World First Drug to Address Deadly 'Bad Cholesterol'

A novel medicine, muvalaplin provides a ground-breaking, world's first-ever treatment for lipoprotein(a), a predisposed form of medlinkcholesterol/medlink




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High and Low HDL Cholesterol Levels Linked to Higher Dementia Risk

Among older adults, both elevated and reduced levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, often referred to as "good" medlinkcholesterol/medlink,




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Low-Cost Vaccine Shows Promise in Cholesterol Reduction

Scientists have developed a groundbreaking vaccine offering a cost-effective approach to lower "bad" LDL cholesterol, responsible for perilous plaques




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Cholesterol's Surprising Role in Pain Perception Revealed

When you accidentally stub your toe or hit your head, you're familiar with the instinct to rub the area for relief. But why does this work? Recent findings from the laboratory of Scott B.




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High Cholesterol Prevalence Among American Indian Youth

Over 70% of American Indian young adults (20-39 years old) and 50% of American Indian teenagers exhibit cholesterol levels or elevated blood fat, posing




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Healthy Ways to Increase Good Cholesterol and Reduce Bad Cholesterol

Healthy lifestyle measures play a key role in increasing good medlinkcholesterol/medlink (high-density lipoprotein), said a top neurologist. h2Closer Look at Good vs.




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Diabetes and BP Patients Should Aim for LDL Levels Under 70 Mg/DL

People in the general population or those with low risk should keep LDL (low-density lipoprotein) medlinkcholesterol/medlink, often referred to as "bad" cholesterol, below 100 mg/dL.




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Vortioxetine: Antidepressant Shows Promise in Brain Tumor Treatment

Researchers have identified an medlinkantidepressant/medlink called vortioxetine as a potential treatment for glioblastomas, at least in laboratory settings.




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Immunotherapy Gap: Addressing Racial Disparities in Breast Cancer Care

Black patients with bmedlinktriple-negative breast cancer/medlink (TNBC)/b received immunotherapy at significantly lower rates than white patients.




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Hidden Dangers: 200 Chemicals in Food Packaging Linked to Breast Cancer

A team of researchers has uncovered nearly 200 potential breast carcinogens in food packaging materials such as plastics, paper, and cardboard, emphasizing




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New AI Technology Could Revolutionize Breast Cancer Prevention

A groundbreaking medlinkAI/medlink technology could revolutionize breast cancer prevention and treatment. By identifying and analyzing damaged cells,




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Circadian Disruption and Gut Microbiome Fuel Colorectal Cancer

Disruptions to the body's internal clock can speed up the development of colorectal cancer. By influencing the gut microbiome and intestinal barrier,




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Low-Level Radon Exposure Linked to Childhood Leukemia

An association between medlinkchildhood leukemia/medlink cases and the levels of decaying radon gas present across various U.S. states has been identified.




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Obesity and Diabetes Raise Risk of Liver Cancer Recurrence After Surgery

medlinkHepatocellular carcinoma/medlink, a form of medlinkliver cancer/medlink linked to medlinkhepatitis/medlink infections, has a high likelihood of recurring after tumor removal.