A recent study dug into how DDTs and genes team up to mess with our cholesterol levels. Researchers tracked over 6, 000 people from Wuhan and Zhuhai, checking their DDT levels and cholesterol at the start and six years later. They found that DDTs, especially one called p, p'-DDT, can push up bad cholesterol (like LDL) and lower good cholesterol (HDL). This effect was...
The number of children with high cholesterol is growing. This is a big deal because it can lead to heart problems later in life. Doctors need to spot this early and take action. A healthy lifestyle is key for all kids, but some might need medicine too. The focus here is on drugs that mess with cholesterol and fat levels in kids under 18. These aren't the usual chole...
Combining different medications to lower cholesterol levels is a hot topic in the medical world. This approach is gaining traction because it can help people reach their cholesterol goals more effectively. The main goal is to reduce the risk of heart disease. Doctors have known for a while that lowering bad cholesterol, or LDL-C, is key to achieving this. Th...
Heart trouble is a big problem people face across the globe. They often come from having too high cholesterol levels. Doctors have been trying various medicines to keep them in check. For decades, a type of medicine called statins had been the go to. However, adverse reactions showed up quite often. That opened the doors for other options like ezetimibe, bempedoic a...
High cholesterol, or dyslipidemia, is a serious problem that raises the risk of heart issues. Imagine having a smart helper that can understand a lot of information. This kind of helper is called a Generative AI or GenAI, and it can be used to help manage high cholesterol. Think of it as a smart friend who never sleeps and can answer questions whenever you need it. I...
So, what's going on in Bangladesh, with pregnant women and liver problems? The truth is that liver issues aren't just common they're something that can happen to any pregnant women. This can happen for several reasons. Liver problems can be related to pregnancy or exist before conception, affecting mothers-to-be both temporarily or permanently. About this issue it ...
In the Middle East, three big health problems – high blood pressure, unhealthy cholesterol levels, and type 2 diabetes – are on the rise. Worryingly, these conditions aren't well-controlled. One of the main reasons is that people often don't stick to their treatment plans, a problem known as therapeutic non-adherence, and doctors can be slow to adjust treatments, cal...
Fatty liver disease, also known as non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), is a widespread issue affecting many adults globally. It's part of metabolic syndrome, which ups the risk for heart and metabolic diseases. While lifestyle changes are key, they're tough to stick to. That's why researchers are exploring old drugs for new uses. Statins, known for lowering ch...
Fulton County's District Attorney, Fani Willis, is far from done with the YSL case. Despite her recent setback in the RICO trial, she's not backing down. She plans to target five more defendants linked to the case. It's like she's saying, "I'm not done yet. " People might think she's taking a risk, but Willis stands firm. She believes the job requires taking chances,...
Imagine a film that puts you right into the heart of Ukraine’s battlefields. Oscar-winning filmmaker Mstyslav Chernov is back with another powerful documentary. This time, he’s teaming up with PBS’s “Frontline” to bring us “2000 Meters to Andriivka. ” The film, produced jointly with the Associated Press, premieres at the Sundance Film Festival in January. It focuses ...