For the first time, gene-editing provides hints for lowering cholesterol
Researchers report the first results from a study testing the revolutionary gene-editing technique known as CRISPR for cutting high cholesterol.
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Got muscle pain from statins? A cholesterol-lowering alternative might be for you
New evidence shows bempedoic acid works to lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart attacks, without the muscle pain that some people suffer when taking statins.
Cholesterol Redux: As Eggs Make A Comeback, New Questions About Health Risks
A study found consuming two eggs per day was linked to a 27 percent higher risk of developing heart disease. The finding reopens the debate about the potential risks of too much dietary cholesterol.
Tipping The Scales: Trump In 'Very Good Health Overall,' Navy Doctor Says
An annual physical exam also found that a modest weight gain since last year has tipped the president into the obese category.
Pricey New Cholesterol Drug's Effect On Heart Disease Is More Modest Than Hoped
The injectible drug Repatha is spectacularly good at lowering cholesterol. But the first big clinical trial of its ability to prevent heart attack and stroke finds smaller benefits.
Unscrambling The Nutrition Science On Eggs
As more research suggests some degree of dietary cholesterol is harmless, if not healthy, the egg's reputation is slowly returning. Yet some experts worry the science is being misinterpreted and spun.
New Dietary Guidelines Crack Down On Sugar. But Red Meat Gets A Pass
An advisory panel had recommended telling Americans to cut back on red and processed meats. But that controversial advice is missing from the update to the government's official nutrition guidelines.
When To Start Taking A Cholesterol Pill? The Decision Is Yours
The latest cholesterol guideline identifies more people as candidates for treatment with statins. But the decision about taking a daily pill to reduce heart disease risk is more personal than ever.
You And Yeast Have More In Common Than You Might Think
Genetically, at least, not that much has changed in the billion years since you two last shared a relative. Roughly half the 500 genes yeast need for life are interchangeable with the human versions.
Genetic Disorder May Reveal How Statins Boost Diabetes Risk
People with a hereditary form of very high cholesterol are much less likely to get diabetes, a study finds. And that offers clues as to why cholesterol-lowering drugs sometimes raise diabetes risk.