Cholesterol plays a dual role in human biology. Produced by the liver, it is essential for synthesizing vitamin D, bile acids ...

Phytosterols (PS) are plant-derived compounds that reduce intestinal cholesterol absorption. They are found in natural products, such as vegetable oils, vegetables, fruits, nuts, grains, and legumes.

These fruits are a good source of healthy fats - including monounsaturated fats - and a specific type of insoluble fibre ...

A point-of-care (POC) device has been developed in the laboratory scale for detecting cholesterol using this, according to a ...

A new meta-analysis found that metabolic syndrome significantly increases the risk for recurrence and death among breast ...

A recent study shows that traditional insulin resistance measures such as HOMA-IR are more predictive of insulin resistance ...

KARACHI: Alarmingly high levels of obesity, low-density lipoprotein (LDL or “bad” cholesterol), and low levels ...

An unusual fruit has been associated with cardiovascular benefits in several studies and it could be a tasty way to reduce ...

A tasty fruit that’s a favourite with many can also help to actively lower your cholesterol. Bursting with nutrients and a ...

Lowering LDL cholesterol levels is beneficial for heart health; however in certain cases it can go too low which can indicate ...

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