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Heart & Metabolic Prevention
BP, lipids, A1c, ASCVD risk, and lifestyle/med therapy to lower risk.
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Can You Become Lactose Intolerant?
13+ min ago (1025+ words) BY CARRIE MACMILLAN October 6, 2026 You enjoy a waffle cone of cookies-and-cream ice cream, and within a few hours you’re experiencing stomach pains, bloating, or diarrhea. You recover, but the same thing happens the next time you have a big serving…...
Why You Should Be Wary of Cholesterol Advice on Social Media
5+ hour, 12+ min ago (587+ words) An analysis of social media content shows that almost half of cholesterol-related videos on TikTok are inaccurate and potentially harmful. NBC's Dr. Natalie Azar joins TODAY to set the record straight, explain how high cholesterol is a risk for a…...
Mito adds a $249 heart scan. Who needs one?
2+ hour, 32+ min ago (499+ words) The main thing a coronary artery calcium (CAC) scan asks of you is to hold your breath for a few seconds at a time. There are no needles and no contrast dye, and the whole visit takes about 10 to 15 minutes....
10 Simple Recipes That Support Healthier Cholesterol Levels - BlackDoctor - Where Culture Meets Care
3+ hour, 34+ min ago (355+ words) Dyslipidemia refers to an imbalance of the lipids that are in your blood. This condition shouldn’t be confused with hyperlipidemia, which is a specific form of dyslipidemia where the lipids in your blood are elevated. When you have an imbalance,…...
Risk for ASCVD in individuals with high lipoprotein(a) levels persists into old age
4+ hour, 36+ min ago (598+ words) MUNICH — The risk for atherosclerotic CVD in adults with high lipoprotein(a) levels is similar between older and younger adults. However, the absolute risk is highest for older individuals aged 70 to 100 years, according to study findings. The results of the…...
Is ‘Bad’ Cholesterol Actually Good? What Cardiologists Want You To Know About LDL
4+ hour, 3+ min ago (176+ words) Bad Cholesterol (Credits: Canva) Bad cholesterol is one of the most common phrases associated with heart health. But LDL cholesterol, often given this label, is not necessarily harmful. The body needs cholesterol for several essential functions, while the real concern…...
Cholesterol-lowering medicine informed by McMaster research receives approval in Canada
7+ hour, 26+ min ago (353+ words) By Mike Ayers and Blake Dillon The drug, which received US FDA approval in 2020 and Health Canada approval last year, was recently approved for reimbursement by most private insurers, and Canada’s Drug Agency has unanimously recommended broader coverage through public…...
Everest Medicines Announces NMPA Acceptance of the BLA for LEROCHOL(R)
10+ hour, 8+ min ago (384+ words) smestreet.in " Everest Medicines announced that China"s National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) accepted the Biologics License Application (BLA) for LEROCHOL(R) (lerodalcibep), a third-generation PCSK9 inhibitor, for subcutaneous use as an adjunct to diet and exercise to reduce low-density lipoprotein cholesterol…...
Enlicitide Proven Effective in Reducing LDL-C in CORALreef Lipids Trial, Further Cardiovascular Benefits Under Investigation
9+ hour, 12+ min ago (276+ words) SSBCrack In a recent clinical trial known as CORALreef Lipids, the efficacy of enlicitide, a new oral medication, was evaluated in terms of its impact on low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) levels The primary endpoint focused on the mean percent change…...
Is all cholesterol bad for you? Doctors explain how it really impacts your health
9+ hour, 20+ min ago (801+ words) Experts say not all cholesterol is bad; in fact, your body needs it for various functions Many people think all cholesterol is bad, but that is not the case. With so many conflicting messages and advice out there, it can…...