Cholesterol

Sugar substance 'kills' good HDL cholesterol, new research finds

Sep 01, 2014 PM EDT

Scientists at the University of Warwick have discovered that 'good' cholesterol is turned 'bad' by a sugar-derived substance.

Living organisms in oil

Aug 08, 2014 PM EDT

Miniscule water droplets in oil provide a habitat for a number of microorganisms. Scientists from the Helmholtz Zentrum München have discovered that these communities of microorganisms play a part in breaking down the oil and have published their f..

Healthy Palates Develop The First 16 Months of Life

Aug 06, 2014 PM EDT

Healthy palates are developed early in life, according to researchers.

Survivors of Childhood Cancer can Escape Risk of Metabolic Syndrome by Leading Healthy Lifestyle: Study

Jul 29, 2014 AM EDT

Unhealthy eating and lifestyle habits elevate risk of metabolic syndrome in people who had cancer in their childhood, according to a study.

Two Minutes of Weekly Intense Physical Activity Benefits Seniors: Study

Jul 28, 2014 AM EDT

Just two minutes of weekly physical activity helps ward off illnesses and boosts health status of seniors, suggests a research.

Living with More than One Illness Reduces Life Expectancy in Older Adults: Study

Jul 24, 2014 AM EDT

Seniors with more than one health ailments have reduced life expectancy, according to a study.

Eating Almonds Keeps Heart Diseases at Bay: Study

Jul 01, 2014 AM EDT

Protect your heart’s health by eating almonds daily, suggest a research.

Fasting Controls Bad Cholesterol Levels in Pre-Diabetic Patients: Study

Jun 16, 2014 AM EDT

Fasting can bring down the level of bad cholesterol in pre-diabetic patients, according to a study.

Diabetics Must Eat Nuts to Prevent Complications: Study

Jun 16, 2014 AM EDT

Daily Intake of nuts benefits patients with type-2 diabetes, according to a study.

High Body Cholesterol Gives Rise to Conception Problems: Study

May 21, 2014 AM EDT

Parenthood may be delayed for couples who have high cholesterol levels in their body, according to a study.

260,000 U.S. Deaths Could Have Been Prevented, Says CDC

May 02, 2014 PM EDT

Up to 40 percent of annual premature deaths in the United States are "preventable," according to a recent overarching study conducted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Scientists alter fat metabolism in animals to prevent most common type of heart disease

Apr 22, 2014 PM EDT

Working with mice and rabbits, Johns Hopkins scientists have found a way to block abnormal cholesterol production, transport and breakdown, successfully preventing the development of atherosclerosis, the main cause of heart attacks and strokes and th..