Cardiovascular disease remains the principal cause of mortality worldwide, driven by a complex interplay of modifiable and non-modifiable factors. Dyslipidaemia—characterised by elevated low-density ...
A regular cholesterol test is useful, but it doesn't always capture the complete picture of heart disease risk.
Share on Pinterest In an updated set of guidelines, the AHA and ACA advise more aggressive cholesterol management and earlier intervention. Image credit: Riza Azhari/Getty Images Dyslipidemia is a ...
Isabgol, or psyllium husk, has been a trusted ingredient in Indian households for generations. Traditionally used to relieve constipation and support digestion, it is now gaining attention for its ...
Lipid metabolism encompasses the synthesis, transport and utilisation of fats and cholesterol within the body, processes that malignant tissues reprogramme to support rapid proliferation. Cancer cells ...
Abnormal cholesterol is no longer an age-related issue; it is emerging as a silent epidemic among young Indians. Estimates published in the Journal of Preventive Medicine and Hygiene and hosted on PMC ...
A quality improvement program helped reduce "bad cholesterol" (LDL or low-density lipoprotein) levels among military veterans who have heart and blood vessel disease, according to a preliminary ...
"Good" (HDL) cholesterol, usually considered to be beneficial for health, may be linked to a heightened risk of the serious eye condition, glaucoma—at least among the over 55s— suggest the results of ...
To fast or not to fast? That is the question many people ask before a cholesterol test. Patients used to be routinely instructed not to eat for at least eight hours before the screening, and some ...