In order to control the disease, lifestyle changes have to be made. Photo: File High blood cholesterol is of particular concern. Several questions arise in the mind about its growth and implications. Cholesterol is a type of fat that the body must have in adequate amounts. A normal human body contains about 100 grams of…
South Carolina: Cholesterol-controlling drugs (statins) may help fight gum disease (periodontal disease), a new study suggests. According to research conducted at the Medical University of South Carolina in the US, statins can help reduce the inflammation caused by gum infection by changing the behavior of immune cells called macrophages. According to the results of the…
— File photo Most people get lazy during winter and enjoy spending holidays at home. Most of the people use tea and coffee under blankets throughout the day to avoid the severity of cold which causes acidity and various digestive system problems. Apart from this, there is a risk of increasing diseases due to unhealthy…
California: Having high cholesterol and high blood pressure before age 55 can put you at serious risk of heart disease, even if both levels return to normal later. According to media reports, a study published in the journal PLOS One found that balancing cholesterol and blood pressure levels before age 55 can have lasting effects…
Exeter: Children who are physically inactive are more likely to suffer a heart attack or stroke later in life, but a little exercise can reduce those chances, a new study has found. . According to experts, indolence and laziness in childhood can increase cholesterol levels by two-thirds in adulthood, which can lead to cardiovascular problems…
Cholesterol is an essential component of our cell membranes. So regardless of the dangers of cholesterol, it is also essential for life. However, when its amount in the blood is high, it increases the risk of heart disease. According to data from the World Health Organization (WHO), more than 2 million people die every year…
The level of bad cholesterol (HDL) has become normal in all age groups. When the level of cholesterol in our body increases, it can pave the way for various health complications. Excess cholesterol can build up in our arteries and narrow the blood vessels. This narrowing restricts blood flow, which greatly increases the risk of…
Seven types of fruits play a medicinal role in lowering cholesterol. Photo: File London: High blood cholesterol or high cholesterol has become a global epidemic. However, consumption of certain fruits and vegetables has been shown to lower blood pressure and cholesterol, a risk factor for heart disease. Many of these fruits are available around us….
Monash University has developed a promising new drug to treat a genetic condition of harmful LDL cholesterol in which lipoprotein A is overproduced. Photo: File Australia: A new drug developed for patients with hereditary high cholesterol has shown remarkable results in early trials, reducing the rate by up to 65%. This medicine is taken orally…
Japanese potato ‘yome’ contains important ingredients that lower heart, blood pressure and cholesterol. Photo: File Philadelphia: After a long research, American experts have said that ‘Bainiko Akaisu’ is a type of Japanese potato whose fruit and juice not only lowers blood pressure but also lowers cholesterol and thus removes heart diseases. However, this fruit looks…
