The fight against heart disease in people with diabetes is tough. Diabetes often comes with high cholesterol, and that raises the risk of heart attacks. Doctors usually give statins first, but many patients still have too much bad cholesterol. A new medicine called bempedoic acid works diff
It started as a quick scroll on a phone screen. Lauryn Muller, just 18, saw Donald Trump call California’s governor “stupid” and “low IQ” because of his dyslexia. To her, those words weren’t just political shots—they felt like punches aimed at her own years of hard work. She grew up knowing her brai
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 cho
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 chol
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
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
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 fri
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
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 therape
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
