An experimental gene therapy based on the VERVE-102 injection has shown in a clinical study that it can reduce "bad" cholesterol (LDL) by up to 62% for a year, offering hopes for a long-term treatment that could replace the need for daily administration of traditional medications, with no severe safety issues observed so far. (translated)
An experimental gene treatment, called VERVE-102, has shown a significant reduction in "bad" LDL cholesterol of up to 62% after a single dose, offering hope for an effective and long-lasting alternative to daily medications, without signaling serious safety issues in preliminary studies. (translated)
A team of researchers from Caltech has developed a small adhesive patch that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels through sweat, using a physical sensor and a machine learning model to interpret variables such as body mass index and the user's sex, with the aim of facilitating non-invasive and frequent monitoring of cardiovascular health. (translated)
The Portuguese Society of Cardiology advocates for the implementation of mandatory cardiovascular screenings starting at age 35, focusing on measuring blood pressure, blood sugar, and cholesterol, due to the concerning increase in heart attacks and sudden deaths in young people, and calls for greater investment in prevention and support for conducting these screenings in health centers and pharmacies. (translated)
A study suggests that sildenafil, the active component of Viagra, could hinder cancer metastasis by altering cholesterol transport in tumor cells, although clinical trials are needed to confirm its effectiveness before considering its use in cancer patients. (translated)
A study in Germany reveals that the apheresis technique used to filter cholesterol from the blood also significantly reduces the presence of "forever chemicals" and microplastics in the circulatory system. (translated)
Researchers at the Weizmann Institute have discovered that sildenafil, the active ingredient in Viagra, may stop the spread of cancer by blocking the supply of cholesterol to cancer cells, showing promising results in studies on mice and in a large group of patients, suggesting the need for further clinical studies, especially in women with triple-negative breast cancer. (translated)
Professor Fulvio Ursini criticizes the criminalization of cholesterol, highlighting that the threshold for pharmacological therapy has been lowered without a solid scientific basis and emphasizing the importance of distinguishing between correlation and causation, respectively expressed by epidemiological statistics and mechanistic biology. (translated)
David Céspedes, an expert in longevity, states that there is no scientific evidence to support the idea that egg consumption increases cholesterol or harms cardiovascular health, highlighting their benefits as a source of high-quality protein and essential nutrients. (translated)
A study reveals that high LDL cholesterol caused 3.6 million deaths in 2023, representing 6% of total global deaths, and highlights the need to improve the prevention and treatment of associated cardiovascular diseases. (translated)
The Baù family of Asiago, at the center of a genetic study, is attracting attention for their apparent resistance to cardiovascular diseases, thanks to peculiarities in their DNA that could reduce the presence of LDL cholesterol, the bad one. (translated)
Three servings a day of whole dairy can help improve cardiovascular health, weight control, and nutrient absorption, according to a recent study that questions the belief that whole dairy leads to weight gain and cholesterol increases. (translated)
Dan Buettner, experto en longevidad, afirma que la forma más saludable de consumir café es filtrarlo y beberlo antes del mediodía para reducir el riesgo de enfermedades cardiovasculares y evitar el aumento del colesterol. #Longevidad #Café #Bienestar
Filippo Ongaro, experto en longevidad, sostiene que la calidad de las relaciones humanas a los 50 años es un predictor más importante de la salud a los 80 que factores como la presión arterial o el colesterol, subrayando la necesidad de cuidar activamente nuestra salud diaria y las conexiones sociales para prevenir enfermedades. #Longevidad #RelacionesHumanas #SaludMental
Cardiologii atrag atenția asupra importanței alimentației în controlul colesterolului, enumerând șase alimente care contribuie la creșterea colesterolului LDL, printre care se numără untul, mezelurile procesate, băuturile carbogazoase îndulcite, puiul prăjit, înghețata și produsele de patiserie ambalate, și recomandând alternative mai sănătoase precum uleiurile nesaturate și carnea slabă. #colesterol #viațasanătoasă #alimente
Uno studio condotto dal Weizmann Institute of Science ha rivelato che il sildenafil, il principio attivo del Viagra, potrebbe contrastare le metastasi del cancro limitando l'accesso delle cellule tumorali al colesterolo, e la sua combinazione con le statine potrebbe potenziarne ulteriormente l'efficacia. #Sildenafil #DisfunzioneErettile #Metastasi
Un nou studiu de la Northwestern Medicine sugerează că măsurarea apolipoproteinei B (apoB) ar putea identifica mai bine riscul de infarct și accident vascular cerebral decât analiza tradițională a colesterolului LDL, oferind o abordare mai eficientă și economică pentru evaluarea riscurilor cardiovasculare. #colesterol #infarct #AVC
Colesterolul normal nu garantează absența riscului de accident vascular cerebral (AVC), iar ecografia Doppler de artere carotide este o investigație esențială pentru depistarea plăcilor de aterom și evaluarea sănătății vaselor de sânge, subliniind importanța unui stil de viață sănătos în prevenirea afecțiunilor cardiovasculare. #Colesterol #RiscuriCardiovasculare #EcografieDoppler
Un equipo de investigadores de la Universidad de California en San Diego ha descubierto una vía biológica que explica cómo las dietas ricas en colesterol reducen la capacidad del hígado para eliminar el colesterol LDL, identificando un fármaco candidato que podría ayudar a tratar esta condición al estabilizar los receptores de LDL que transportan el colesterol. #Colesterol #Salud #Hígado
