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Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:01:47 GMT http://www.medindia.net/news/lower-your-bad-cholesterol-2026-cholesterol-guidelines-for-heart-health-222900-1.htm New 2026 cholesterol guidelines emphasize reaching blower LDL/b (low-density lipoprotein) bor bad cholesterol targets, particularly for those at ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/lower-your-bad-cholesterol-2026-cholesterol-guidelines-for-heart-health-222900-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/should-statins-start-earlier-new-heart-risk-insights-222736-1.htm Health experts are rethinking how people should bevaluate their risk of medlinkheart disease/medlink, with new recommendations emphasizing earlier ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/should-statins-start-earlier-new-heart-risk-insights-222736-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/human-trial-reveals-new-pill-that-safely-reduces-high-blood-fats-222180-1.htm A liver-targeted drug blowered blood triglycerides by up to 38.5% and post-meal remnant cholesterol by 61%/b in humans, offering a new way to curb ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/human-trial-reveals-new-pill-that-safely-reduces-high-blood-fats-222180-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/youth-under-risk-why-kids-might-hide-heart-attack-risks-221533-1.htm Roughly bone in 250 Americans/b carries a genetic mutation that causes bvery high cholesterol levels starting at birth/b (!--ref1--). Without ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/youth-under-risk-why-kids-might-hide-heart-attack-risks-221533-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/high-ldl-could-a-potent-statin-be-the-answer-220589-1.htm medlinkCardiovascular disease/medlink remains one of the world's leading causes of death, yet much of its burden is preventable. The focus on LDL cholesterol and heart health is growing.]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/high-ldl-could-a-potent-statin-be-the-answer-220589-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/why-are-so-many-americans-skipping-cholesterol-treatment-220298-1.htm A significant number of eligible patients in the United States are bnot taking cholesterol-lowering medications like medlinkstatins/medlink/b, despite recommendations that they should.]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/why-are-so-many-americans-skipping-cholesterol-treatment-220298-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/weekly-diabetes-drug-shows-promise-for-rare-fat-disorder-218770-1.htm Only a few thousand people worldwide are affected by medlinkcongenital generalized lipodystrophy/medlink (CGL), which causes severe metabolic illness, ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/weekly-diabetes-drug-shows-promise-for-rare-fat-disorder-218770-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/diabetes-and-bp-patients-should-aim-for-ldl-levels-under-70-mgdl-216302-1.htm 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.]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/diabetes-and-bp-patients-should-aim-for-ldl-levels-under-70-mgdl-216302-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/healthy-ways-to-increase-good-cholesterol-and-reduce-bad-cholesterol-216267-1.htm Healthy lifestyle measures play a key role in increasing good medlinkcholesterol/medlink (high-density lipoprotein), said a top neurologist. h2Closer Look at Good vs.]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/healthy-ways-to-increase-good-cholesterol-and-reduce-bad-cholesterol-216267-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/high-cholesterol-prevalence-among-american-indian-youth-215157-1.htm 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 ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/high-cholesterol-prevalence-among-american-indian-youth-215157-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/cholesterols-surprising-role-in-pain-perception-revealed-215085-1.htm 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.]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/cholesterols-surprising-role-in-pain-perception-revealed-215085-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/low-cost-vaccine-shows-promise-in-cholesterol-reduction-214603-1.htm Scientists have developed a groundbreaking vaccine offering a cost-effective approach to lower "bad" LDL cholesterol, responsible for perilous plaques ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/low-cost-vaccine-shows-promise-in-cholesterol-reduction-214603-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/high-and-low-hdl-cholesterol-levels-linked-to-higher-dementia-risk-213721-1.htm Among older adults, both elevated and reduced levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, often referred to as "good" medlinkcholesterol/medlink, ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/high-and-low-hdl-cholesterol-levels-linked-to-higher-dementia-risk-213721-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/world-first-drug-to-address-deadly-bad-cholesterol-213280-1.htm A novel medicine, muvalaplin provides a ground-breaking, world's first-ever treatment for lipoprotein(a), a predisposed form of medlinkcholesterol/medlink ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/world-first-drug-to-address-deadly-bad-cholesterol-213280-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/are-heart-attack-survivors-neglecting-ldl-cholesterol-risk-213225-1.htm 70% of individuals who have experienced medlinkheart attacks/medlink and medlinkstrokes/medlink are not aware that medlinkLDL cholesterol/medlink ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/are-heart-attack-survivors-neglecting-ldl-cholesterol-risk-213225-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/cholesterol-testing-system-developed-209133-1.htm 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.]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/cholesterol-testing-system-developed-209133-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/high-cholesterol-has-tender-spot-in-heart-disease-206094-1.htm 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 ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/high-cholesterol-has-tender-spot-in-heart-disease-206094-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/blood-fats-predict-the-onset-of-diabetes-and-cardiovascular-disease-205942-1.htm Measuring various types of fats in the blood ("lipidomics") can predict the risk of developing type 2 diabetes (T2D) and cardiovascular disease (CVD) ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/blood-fats-predict-the-onset-of-diabetes-and-cardiovascular-disease-205942-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/new-algorithm-predicts-familial-hypercholesterolemia-201642-1.htm Researchers at the Queen Mary University of London developed and tested an algorithm that detects familial hypercholesterolemia. They named the algorithm ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/new-algorithm-predicts-familial-hypercholesterolemia-201642-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/cholesterol-metabolism-may-lead-to-dementia-201441-1.htm Disturbances in the cholesterol metabolism, that is, its conversion into bile acids (called cholesterol catabolism) may play a role in the development ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/cholesterol-metabolism-may-lead-to-dementia-201441-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/are-monoclonal-antibodies-effective-in-treating-high-cholesterol-198508-1.htm Monoclonal antibodies are the antibodies produced in the laboratory which can increase, copy, or restore the immune system's response to certain antigens.]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/are-monoclonal-antibodies-effective-in-treating-high-cholesterol-198508-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/guidelines-for-lipid-monitoring-in-endocrine-disorders-updated-198454-1.htm Endocrine diseases possess a greater cardiovascular risk for patients. Endocrine Society has updated the clinical practice guidelines. Endocrine diseases ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/guidelines-for-lipid-monitoring-in-endocrine-disorders-updated-198454-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/high-cholesterol-levels-in-young-age-can-lead-to-heart-problems-by-middle-age-197713-1.htm Teenagers with high cholesterol levels have an increased risk of heart attack, stroke or other cardiovascular events during middle age, according to a ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/high-cholesterol-levels-in-young-age-can-lead-to-heart-problems-by-middle-age-197713-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/autism-is-linked-to-cholesterol-study-196920-1.htm Autism subtype arising from a cluster of genes that regulate cholesterol metabolism and brain development has been identified by researchers at Harvard ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/autism-is-linked-to-cholesterol-study-196920-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/good-cholesterol-to-gauge-heart-attack-and-stroke-risk-196445-1.htm 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 ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/good-cholesterol-to-gauge-heart-attack-and-stroke-risk-196445-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/cholesterol-levels-dropping-in-western-nations-but-rising-in-asia-study-195300-1.htm 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.]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/cholesterol-levels-dropping-in-western-nations-but-rising-in-asia-study-195300-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/study-shows-how-the-body-makes-triglycerides-194936-1.htm The 3-D structure and mode of action of diacylglycerol O-acyltransferase-1 (DGAT1), the enzyme that synthesizes triglycerides was required for human dietary ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/study-shows-how-the-body-makes-triglycerides-194936-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/new-guidelines-for-cholesterol-lowering-treatment-increase-treatment-cost-193330-1.htm If new European expert cholesterol-lowering guidelines are implemented, the financial burden on health systems would drastically increase, revealed a ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/new-guidelines-for-cholesterol-lowering-treatment-increase-treatment-cost-193330-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/reducing-ugly-cholesterol-helps-cut-stroke-risk-192259-1.htm Reduce high levels of remnant cholesterol or 'ugly cholesterol' for stroke and myocardial infarction prevention, said researchers. In a study, published ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/reducing-ugly-cholesterol-helps-cut-stroke-risk-192259-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/link-between-cholesterol-levels-and-heart-disease-risk-identified-191903-1.htm In people under 45 years, a strong association between non-HDL cholesterol levels and long-term risk for cardiovascular disease has been suggested. The ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/link-between-cholesterol-levels-and-heart-disease-risk-identified-191903-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/drug-under-investigation-effective-at-lowering-bad-cholesterol-191569-1.htm Injecting the new experimental cholesterol-lowering agent 'Inclisiran' reduces low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol effectively in patients already ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/drug-under-investigation-effective-at-lowering-bad-cholesterol-191569-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/cholesterol-profile-linked-to-psychological-health-191492-1.htm Infants born with increased cholesterol levels and a certain type of fat face an increased risk for social and psychological problems in childhood, according to new scientific findings.]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/cholesterol-profile-linked-to-psychological-health-191492-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/cholesterol-levels-in-american-adults-declining-191427-1.htm Since the implementation of the 2013 American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Guideline on the Treatment of Blood Cholesterol, cholesterol levels in American adults are declining.]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/cholesterol-levels-in-american-adults-declining-191427-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/avocado-a-day-keeps-the-bad-cholesterol-away-191166-1.htm Cholesterol can be kept at bay by consuming at least an avocado a day. Researchers say that avocados are healthier synonyms for apples. According to ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/avocado-a-day-keeps-the-bad-cholesterol-away-191166-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/screening-for-genetic-high-cholesterol-could-help-avoid-heart-attack-190023-1.htm Screening programs were found to identify patients and family members affected by heterozygous familial hypercholesterolaemia so that lifestyle changes ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/screening-for-genetic-high-cholesterol-could-help-avoid-heart-attack-190023-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/levels-of-remnant-or-ugly-cholesterol-much-higher-than-formerly-believed-189346-1.htm A completely different type of cholesterol is more likely to cause cardiovascular disease than previously believed. This is the remnant particle cholesterol ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/levels-of-remnant-or-ugly-cholesterol-much-higher-than-formerly-believed-189346-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/statins-under-prescribed-to-prevent-cardiac-diseases-study-188932-1.htm Statins, the most commonly used cholesterol-lowering agents, were found to be significantly underutilized to treat lipid abnormalities in patients who ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/statins-under-prescribed-to-prevent-cardiac-diseases-study-188932-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/eggs-in-cholesterol-linked-to-heart-disease-and-death-188178-1.htm 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.]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/eggs-in-cholesterol-linked-to-heart-disease-and-death-188178-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/chicken-as-bad-as-red-meats-for-cholesterol-188173-1.htm 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.]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/chicken-as-bad-as-red-meats-for-cholesterol-188173-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/fasting-before-cholesterol-test-found-unnecessary-188058-1.htm Nonfasting lipid levels were same as fasting lipid levels in the same individuals, which helps to predict the risk of cardiovascular diseases, according ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/fasting-before-cholesterol-test-found-unnecessary-188058-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/link-between-early-onset-alzheimers-and-high-ldl-cholesterol-levels-discovered-188035-1.htm 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.]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/link-between-early-onset-alzheimers-and-high-ldl-cholesterol-levels-discovered-188035-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/blood-donation-programs-help-reveal-life-threatening-genetic-cholesterol-condition-187960-1.htm Blood donation programs were found to help identify donors with the often undiagnosed genetic disorder familial hypercholesterolemia, which results in ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/blood-donation-programs-help-reveal-life-threatening-genetic-cholesterol-condition-187960-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/an-enzyme-that-loads-up-fat-carrying-particles-found-out-185462-1.htm 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.]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/an-enzyme-that-loads-up-fat-carrying-particles-found-out-185462-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/good-cholesterol-may-increase-heart-disease-risk-in-postmenopausal-women-181139-1.htm University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health researchers have found that postmenopausal factors may have an impact on the heart-protective ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/good-cholesterol-may-increase-heart-disease-risk-in-postmenopausal-women-181139-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/walnut-consumption-benefits-heart-health-a-systematic-review-180954-1.htm 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.]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/walnut-consumption-benefits-heart-health-a-systematic-review-180954-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/genome-editing-reduces-cholesterol-in-large-animal-model-180855-1.htm Study conducted by researchers from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania on genome editing in non-human primates highlights ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/genome-editing-reduces-cholesterol-in-large-animal-model-180855-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/fresh-insights-into-lipids-180241-1.htm Big data identifies lipids as signatures of health and disease. Biology is swaddled in lipids: fats, oils, and even waxes envelop cells and their ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/fresh-insights-into-lipids-180241-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/less-than-40-percent-get-treated-for-high-cholesterol-178211-1.htm 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.]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/less-than-40-percent-get-treated-for-high-cholesterol-178211-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/gene-target-to-reduce-triglyceride-cholesterol-levels-by-50-177441-1.htm 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.]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/gene-target-to-reduce-triglyceride-cholesterol-levels-by-50-177441-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/fat-metabolism-inhibits-regeneration-in-central-nervous-system-176034-1.htm 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.]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/fat-metabolism-inhibits-regeneration-in-central-nervous-system-176034-1.htm