Maternal cholesterol during pregnancy linked with heart attack severity in adult offspring
A small study has suggested that high maternal cholesterol in pregnancy is associated with more serious heart attacks in young
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Scientists investigate mechanisms by which hypertension leads to atherosclerosis
Research scientists at Aarhus University and Aarhus University Hospital have investigated the mechanisms by which hypertension leads to arterial damage
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Low ‘good’ cholesterol levels found in Latin America and the Caribbean
Low levels of HDL cholesterol, the so-called ‘good’ cholesterol, are the most common lipid disorder in countries in Latin America
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Fewer Americans have high cholesterol
(HealthDay)—The number of American adults with high cholesterol dropped nearly 8 percentage points from 2000 to 2018, health officials reported
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High cholesterol after Christmas?
Rich Christmas food with a lot of Butter and cream seems to increase the cholesterol level temporarily: A study by
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One avocado a day helps lower ‘bad’ cholesterol for heart healthy benefits
Move over, apples—new research from Penn State suggests that eating one avocado a day may help keep “bad cholesterol” at
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Narrowing risk of preeclampsia to a specific phenotype
The force of blood traveling through your arteries and veins determines much of your heart health. High blood pressure can
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Your heart’s best friend: Dog ownership associated with better cardiovascular health
Owning a pet may help maintain a healthy heart, especially if that pet is a dog, according to the first
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Reduced carbohydrate intake improves type 2 diabetics’ ability to regulate blood sugar
Patients with type 2 diabetes improve their ability to regulate blood sugar levels if they eat food with a reduced
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Higher iron levels may boost heart health — but also increase risk of stroke
Scientists have helped unravel the protective — and potentially harmful — effect of iron in the body. In a series
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