Despite experiencing significant reductions in triglycerides, patients with triglycerides over 150 mg/dL and a high risk of atherosclerosis did not experience any significant change in the amount of non-calcified plaque in their coronary arteries after taking the triglyceride-lowering drug olezarsen, in a one-year sub-study presented at the American College of Cardiology’s Annual Scientific Session (ACC.26). … Read more
Low testosterone in itself can cause a variety of health problems, but the addition of a poor diet can exacerbate certain conditions. Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) is one example that approximately 40% of adult men worldwide currently suffer from and has become a global problem. Fatty liver, the initial stage of MASLD, is … Read more
A sweeping meta-analysis reveals that while red wine may nudge down LDL cholesterol, its broader heart health benefits remain uncertain—reminding us that moderation and lifestyle still reign supreme. Review: The effects of wine consumption and lipid profile: A systematic review and meta-analysis of clinical trials. Image Credit: Lukas Gojda / Shutterstock Red wine has long been thought … Read more
New research reveals how fluoxetine boosts immune protection and prevents sepsis-related heart and metabolic damage. Study: Fluoxetine promotes IL-10–dependent metabolic defenses to protect from sepsis-induced lethality. Image Credit: luchschenF/Shutterstock.com In a recent study published in Science Advances, researchers showed that fluoxetine, a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI), promotes metabolic defenses to protect from sepsis-induced death. Background Sepsis … Read more
Scientists uncover how your gut bacteria evolve over time—impacting weight, diabetes, and heart health—offering new insights into preventing metabolic diseases. Study: Association between gut microbiome profiles and host metabolic health across the life course: a population-based study. Image Credit: Tatiana Shepeleva / Shutterstock Did you know that over 1 billion people worldwide suffer from metabolic disorders like … Read more
Discover how a simple metabolic marker, the TyG index, combined with obesity measures, can help predict and manage hypertension risk in American adults—offering new hope for cardiovascular health. Study: Association of the triglyceride glucose index with obesity indicators and hypertension in American adults based on NHANES 2013 to 2018. Image Credit: Naeblys / Shutterstock In a recent … Read more