A Lifesaving Breakthrough: New Drug Prevents Heart Attacks and Strokes
An antioxidant drug reverses atherosclerosis and could be used to prevent heart attacks and strokes due to clots, according to new research.
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Joseph Shavit
- 6 days ago
Cholesterol-lowering drugs can also fight cancer, major new research finds
Understanding the molecular mechanisms of metastasis is therefore a key piece of the puzzle in the fight against cancer.
Joseph Shavit
- Feb 21
Cholesterol-lowering drugs can also fight cancer, major study finds
Cancer patients rarely die from the primary tumor but rather from the metastases – even after successful tumor surgery.
Joseph Shavit
- Feb 14
Groundbreaking new drug treats cataracts -- avoiding the need for surgery
New treatment for cataracts has shown extremely positive results in laboratory tests, giving hope that the condition could soon be treated.
Joseph Shavit
- Jan 23
Gamechanging drug could prevent heart attacks and strokes
An antioxidant drug reverses atherosclerosis and could be used to prevent heart attacks and strokes due to clots, according to new research
Joseph Shavit
- Jan 21
Cholesterol-lowering drugs can also fight cancer, researchers find
Understanding the molecular mechanisms of metastasis is therefore a key piece of the puzzle in the fight against cancer.
Joseph Shavit
- Jan 20
Researchers decode what makes brown rice healthy
As a regular addition to the diet, brown rice can help reduce body weight, lower cholesterol, and suppress inflammation.
Joseph Shavit
- Dec 21, 2022
Cholesterol-lowering drugs can also fight cancer, study finds
Cancer patients rarely die from the primary tumor but rather from the metastases – even after successful tumor surgery.
Joseph Shavit
- Dec 17, 2022
Hormone discovery is the missing ingredient to heart-healthy cholesterol levels
Scientists at the University of Pittsburgh have discovered a predictor of blood lipid — or cholesterol — status for midlife women.
Joseph Shavit
- Nov 21, 2022
FDA-approved cholesterol-lowering drugs can also inhibit cancer, study finds
Understanding the molecular mechanisms of metastasis is therefore a key piece of the puzzle in the fight against cancer.
Joseph Shavit
- Nov 20, 2022
Honey is good for your cardiometabolic health, study finds
Honey improves key measures of cardiometabolic health, including blood sugar and cholesterol levels — especially if the honey is raw.
Joseph Shavit
- Oct 21, 2022
Cholesterol-lowering drugs slow down cancer, major study finds
Understanding the molecular mechanisms of metastasis is therefore a key piece of the puzzle in the fight against cancer.
Joseph Shavit
- Aug 1, 2022
CRISPR-carrying nanoparticles can reduce your cholesterol, MIT researchers find
In a new study, MIT researchers have developed nanoparticles that can deliver the CRISPR genome-editing system and specifically modify genes
Joseph Shavit
- Jun 9, 2022
Traditional native Indian medicine found effective in treatment of type 2 diabetes
Ayurveda is a traditional medical system that has been used for thousands of years in many South Asian countries such as India and Nepal.
Joseph Shavit
- May 28, 2022
Missing link between Alzheimer's and vascular disease found?
Scientists have known that people with hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol, or obesity have a higher chance of developing Alzheimer's.
Joseph Shavit
- Apr 4, 2022
Vegan diet eases arthritis pain, finds new study
A plant-based diet could be the prescription to alleviate joint pain for millions of people suffering from rheumatoid arthritis.
Joseph Shavit
- Sep 20, 2021
New faux meat is healthier, has more flavours and is eco-friendly
Researchers have proposed an extremely nutritious meat analogue using fermented okara (soy press cake).
Joseph Shavit
- Aug 22, 2021
Study shows millets can reduce risk of developing cardiovascular disease
The consumption of millets can reduce total cholesterol, triacylglycerols (commonly known as triglycerides) and BMI according to a new study
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