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Here's how HIV infection contribute to wide-ranging metabolic conditions
Updated : 6 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], July 27 (ANI): A recent study found that HIV-infected cells release vesicles that contain a viral protein called Nef, further damaging cholesterol metabolism and triggering inflammation in uninfected bystander cells.
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White meat is just as bad for health as red beef: Study
Updated : 6 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington DC [USA], June 5 (ANI): A recent study debunked all previous theories that red meat is the only food which has a great impact on cholesterol. The researchers found out that even white meat has an identical effect on cholesterol levels in the body.
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Do you know blood donation can reveal dangerous genetic cholesterol condit
Updated : 6 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], May 23 (ANI): Now, there is one more reason to donate blood as it can help detect life-threatening genetic cholesterol condition. The researchers have found that blood donation programs give an opportunity to public health portals to screen for diseases such as familia
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Dietary cholesterol or egg consumption do not increase the risk of stroke:
Updated : 6 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington D.C [U.S.A], May 20 (ANI): Consuming up to one egg per day or moderately high intake of dietary cholesterol does not increase the risk of stroke, according to a study from the University of Eastern Finland.
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Soy protein lowers cholesterol: Study
Updated : 6 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], May 7 (ANI): As the food authority is planning to remove soy from list of heart-healthy food, researchers through a study evaluated and determined soy protein has the ability to lower cholesterol by a small but significant amount.
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Researchers uncover how bad cholesterol enters the walls of artery
Updated : 6 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington D.C [U.S.A], Apr 25 (ANI): Researchers have unveiled how bad cholesterol enters the artery which leads to narrowing of the blood formation due to the formation of plaque. The narrow blood vessels cause heart attack and strokes, according to a study.
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Statins are safe for rheumatoid arthritis patients
Updated : 6 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Apr 16 (ANI): A clinical study has indicated that statins are completely safe for rheumatoid arthritis patients and do not pose an additional risk.
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Preventive drugs are overused at the end of life in older cancer patients
Updated : 6 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Mar 25 (ANI): A new research has reported that preventive medications such as those to lower blood pressure or cholesterol, or to protect bone health, among others, are commonly prescribed during the last year of life of older adults with cancer, even though they are u
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Daily consumption of eggs increases risk of heart diseases: Study
Updated : 6 years, 12 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA] Mar 16 (ANI): Don't crack that egg. Here's sombre news for all the egg lovers out there. A recent study found that egg yolk contains higher level of cholesterol which ultimately increases the chances of heart disease and early death.
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Statins linked to higher diabetes risk: Study
Updated : 7 years ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Mar 6 (ANI): A new study now finds that individuals who take cholesterol-lowering statins may be at higher risk for developing high blood sugar levels, insulin resistance, and eventually type 2 diabetes.
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Here's why Christmas can leave you with high cholesterol!
Updated : 7 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Dec 29 (ANI): Did you know! All that binge eating during Christmas results in six times higher cholesterol?
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Here's yet another reason to avoid high-fat food
Updated : 7 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington D.C.[USA], Dec 24 (ANI): Turns out, a high cholesterol diet can trigger changes in the immune system that can lead to a serious form of fatty liver disease.
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