New Nanoparticle Delivery Could Make Ferulic Acid Work Better for Weight Loss
Researchers developed tiny particles called nanocarriers to deliver ferulic acid—a natural compound found in plants—more effectively to help with obesity and …
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Why Menopause and High Cholesterol Increase Shoulder Pain
Researchers studied over 14,000 women in Taiwan to understand why some develop calcific tendinitis—a painful shoulder condition where calcium builds up in …
Read MoreSpecial Bacteria From Fermented Food May Help Lower Cholesterol
Researchers studied a type of helpful bacteria called Lactiplantibacillus plantarum that comes from paocai, a traditional fermented Chinese vegetable. In …
Read MorePlant Extract May Help Lower Cholesterol and Bad Fats
Researchers studied a natural plant extract called Dendrobium officinale polysaccharide (DOP) to see if it could help reduce high cholesterol and …
Read MoreWhy Many Kids With High Cholesterol Genes Aren't Getting Treated
Researchers followed 341 children with familial hypercholesterolemia—a genetic condition that causes dangerously high cholesterol from birth—for three years to …
Read MorePlant-Based Omega-3s May Help Your Heart and Metabolism
Scientists reviewed research on alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), a healthy fat found in plants like flaxseeds, walnuts, and canola oil. This fat is important for …
Read MoreAncient Seed Oil May Help Lower Cholesterol Naturally
Researchers studied perilla seed oil, a traditional Asian herb supplement, to understand how it helps lower cholesterol and improve fat metabolism in the body. …
Read MoreHow Blood Flow Patterns Trigger Heart Disease at the Cellular Level
Scientists discovered how the body's cells lining blood vessels respond differently to smooth versus turbulent blood flow. When blood flows smoothly, it …
Read MoreVitamin D May Help Reduce Belly Fat and Blood Sugar Problems
Researchers looked at 50 different studies to see if vitamin D supplements could help people with obesity and metabolic syndrome—a condition involving excess …
Read MoreNatural Plant Compound Helps Chickens Grow Better and Stay Healthier
Researchers tested whether a natural substance called ferulic acid could help chickens grow faster and maintain healthier fat levels. They fed 640 young …
Read MoreNew Probiotic Bacteria Survives Digestion Better When Wrapped in Protective Coating
Scientists tested a new type of beneficial bacteria called Lactiplantibacillus plantarum Lbio1 to see if it could survive the journey through your stomach and …
Read MoreAncient Chinese Recipe May Help Prevent Heart Attacks
Researchers tested a traditional Chinese herbal recipe called Chuanzhi Qingyu (CZQY) to see if it could help stabilize dangerous buildup in arteries. Using …
Read MoreKids of Heart Disease Patients: What Really Matters for Prevention
Children of parents who had early heart disease face higher risks themselves, but new research shows we can catch and prevent problems early. Scientists …
Read MoreLow-Carb vs Low-Fat: Which Diet Protects Your Heart?
Researchers followed over 198,000 Americans for up to 30 years to see how low-carbohydrate and low-fat diets affect heart disease risk. The big surprise? It's …
Read MoreNew Discovery: Turning Off One Gene May Help Prevent Heart Disease
Scientists discovered that a protein called AhR, which helps our bodies get rid of toxins, may also play a big role in heart disease. When researchers removed …
Read MorePhone Coaching Plus Nurse Help Improves Heart Health in Middle-Aged Adults
Researchers tested whether combining personal nurse counseling with smartphone coaching could help middle-aged Chinese adults in Hong Kong eat better and …
Read MoreNew Two-Drug Combo Shows Promise for Fatty Liver Disease in Diabetes
Researchers discovered that combining two different treatments works better than using either one alone for a serious liver problem that affects people with …
Read MoreWhat Older Adults in China Eat Affects Their Heart Health
Researchers studied 1,399 older adults living in mountainous areas of northern China to understand how their eating habits affect their health. They found that …
Read MoreAncient Leech Treatment May Help Fight Heart Artery Disease
Researchers studied whether a type of leech called Poecilobdella manillensis could help treat atherosclerosis, a disease where fatty deposits build up in …
Read MoreExercise and Food Classes Help Teens Lower Heart Disease Risk
Researchers tested whether combining exercise classes with nutrition education could help overweight and obese teenagers improve their heart health. Over 10 …
Read MoreWhen You Take Calcium Matters for Your Liver Health
Researchers discovered that the time of day you take calcium supplements may affect how your body processes fats and cholesterol. In this study, mice that …
Read MorePlant Fiber Helps Mice Fight High Cholesterol
Researchers tested whether a special plant called Polygonatum sibiricum could help reduce high cholesterol in mice eating unhealthy, fatty diets. The plant is …
Read MoreAncient Chinese Medicine May Help Clear Clogged Arteries
Researchers tested a traditional Chinese herbal medicine called Ruanjian Qingmai granules to see if it could help treat clogged arteries (a condition called …
Read MorePlant Compounds That May Help Control Blood Sugar and Cholesterol
Researchers reviewed studies on natural plant substances that might help your body handle sugar and fat better after eating. These plant compounds, called …
Read MoreRice Protein May Help Your Body Handle Fat Better
Scientists discovered that rice protein peptides—tiny pieces of protein from rice—might help your body manage fat more effectively. In a study with mice fed a …
Read MorePlant Compounds Team Up to Lower Cholesterol and Fight Cell Damage
Researchers tested two plant-based compounds—phytosterols and phospholipids—to see if they could help people with high cholesterol. In a study with 82 people, …
Read MoreFermented Whey Products May Help Muscles, Heart Health, and Immunity
Researchers reviewed 12 scientific studies about fermented whey products—dairy foods that have been specially processed with helpful bacteria. They found that …
Read MoreBlack Cumin Seeds May Help Lower Cholesterol and Reduce Fat
Researchers tested whether black cumin seeds (a spice used in traditional medicine) could help with weight and cholesterol problems. In lab tests, black cumin …
Read MoreAncient Chinese Medicine May Help Prevent Heart Disease
Researchers studied a traditional Chinese herbal medicine called Danxia Tiaoban Decoction to understand how it might help prevent atherosclerosis—a condition …
Read MoreWhat You Eat Matters: How Diet Patterns Affect Heart Disease Risk
Researchers in China studied what nearly 2,800 adults ate and looked at their health records to understand how different eating patterns affect common diseases …
Read MoreHow to Eat Better to Fix Your Cholesterol Levels
Scientists reviewed many studies about how food affects a common cholesterol problem called atherogenic dyslipidemia, where people have too many triglycerides …
Read MorePlant Compounds May Help Lower Cholesterol Naturally
Researchers tested whether two plant-based compounds—phytosterols and phosphatidylcholine—could help lower cholesterol in rats with high cholesterol levels. …
Read MoreSpecial Probiotic Mix May Help With Weight and Cholesterol
Researchers tested a special probiotic supplement containing three ingredients on 40 overweight adults for 12 weeks. The probiotic group lost more belly fat, …
Read MoreBerberine: A Plant Compound That May Help With Diabetes and Heart Health
Berberine is a natural substance found in plants that scientists are studying for its potential health benefits. Researchers reviewed many studies about …
Read MoreCan Flaxseed Help Control Blood Sugar? Here's What Science Says
Researchers reviewed studies about flaxseed and diabetes to understand how this tiny seed might help manage blood sugar levels. Flaxseed contains special …
Read MoreBetter Lab Models Could Help Prevent Heart Attacks and Strokes
Heart attacks and strokes happen when fatty buildup in arteries breaks apart and blocks blood flow. Scientists don't fully understand why some of these …
Read MoreCan a Special Fiber Supplement Help Pregnant Women with Blood Sugar Problems?
Researchers are testing whether a special type of fiber supplement called XOS inulin can help pregnant women who develop gestational diabetes (high blood sugar …
Read MoreTwo Plants Combined May Help Fight Obesity in New Study
Researchers tested a mixture of red okra and a fruit tree leaf extract to see if it could help with weight gain and unhealthy fat levels. In mice fed a …
Read MoreCertain Foods May Help Control Blood Sugar and Heart Health
Researchers studied 504 people with type 2 diabetes to see if eating prebiotic foods (foods that feed good bacteria in your gut) could help improve their …
Read MoreSpecial Supplement Mix Helps Lower Both Cholesterol and Blood Sugar
Researchers tested a natural supplement combination on 359 people with heart and diabetes risk factors. The supplement contained two ingredients: Monacolin K …
Read MoreNew Nanoparticle Delivery System Shows Promise for Weight Loss
Researchers created tiny particles designed to deliver a natural compound called fucoxanthin (found in seaweed) more effectively to help with weight loss. In …
Read MoreA Plant Sugar May Help Your Liver Stay Healthy
Researchers discovered that a natural plant sugar called stachyose might help prevent fatty liver disease by changing how your gut bacteria work. In a study …
Read MoreNew Drug Combo Shows Promise for Fighting Obesity in Mice
Scientists created a new experimental drug by combining two compounds and turning it into tiny particles to help it work better in the body. When they tested …
Read MoreA Plant Vegetable May Help Lower Cholesterol Better Than Expected
Researchers tested a leafy vegetable called Artemisia selengensis (a plant used in Asian cooking) to see if it could help lower cholesterol in rats fed a …
Read MoreWhat You Eat Matters More Than You Think for Heart Health
Researchers studied how different eating patterns affect people with familial hypercholesterolemia, a genetic condition that makes it hard for the body to …
Read MoreNew Blood Tests Help Doctors Spot Metabolic Problems in Diabetics
Researchers studied 400 Iranian adults with type 2 diabetes to find the best ways to detect metabolic syndrome—a group of health problems that increase heart …
Read MoreMinerals in Food May Help Boost Good Cholesterol in Diabetes
Researchers studied how minerals from food affect cholesterol levels in people with type 2 diabetes. They found that eating foods rich in certain minerals …
Read MoreWhy Some Adults Get Multiple Health Problems Together
Researchers in Iran studied over 10,000 adults to understand why certain health conditions tend to happen together. They found that about 4 out of 10 people …
Read MoreWhat Your Diet Says About Your Heart Health Risk
Researchers used advanced computer programs to analyze health and diet information from over 12,000 American adults to figure out who might be at risk for …
Read MoreSpecial Olive Oil Cream Helps Kids Lower Cholesterol
Researchers tested whether a special spreadable cream made from extra-virgin olive oil and plant sterols could help children with high cholesterol. …
Read MoreHow an Amino Acid Supplement May Help Fix Selenium-Related Blood Sugar Problems
Researchers discovered that too much selenium in the diet can cause insulin resistance (when your body struggles to control blood sugar). In this mouse study, …
Read MoreNew Tool Helps Predict Stroke Risk in People With High Cholesterol
Researchers created a new prediction tool to help doctors identify which people with high cholesterol are most likely to have a stroke. Using information from …
Read MoreTaurine Supplements May Help Your Heart and Blood Sugar
Researchers looked at 34 different studies about taurine, a natural substance found in food and made by your body. They found that taking taurine supplements …
Read MoreDoes Extra Protein Help Older Adults' Hearts Stay Healthy?
Researchers in Singapore tested whether eating more protein helps protect the hearts of older adults. They studied 55 people over 16 weeks, comparing those who …
Read MoreCan Eating Nuts Help People With Kidney Disease?
Researchers looked at studies about whether eating nuts could help people with chronic kidney disease (a condition where kidneys don't work as well as they …
Read MoreHow Ancient Chinese Herbs May Help Your Body Process Fats and Sugar
Researchers reviewed how traditional Chinese medicine might help treat common health problems like diabetes, high cholesterol, and liver disease. The key is …
Read MoreHealthy Workplace Lunches Help Men Reverse Metabolic Syndrome
Researchers tested whether providing healthy lunches at work could help men with metabolic syndrome—a condition that increases heart disease risk. Over 300 men …
Read MoreTwo Treatments Help Women with PCOS Control Blood Sugar and Cholesterol
Women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) often struggle with insulin resistance, which increases their risk of heart disease and diabetes. Researchers …
Read MoreBeans and Lentils May Help Lower Bad Cholesterol
Researchers looked at 31 studies to see how eating beans and lentils (non-soy legumes) affects cholesterol levels. They found that eating these foods …
Read MoreCan Eating Nuts Help Your Heart by Changing Your Genes?
Scientists are discovering that eating nuts might help protect your heart in a surprising way—by changing how your body's genes work. Your genes are like …
Read MorePlant-Based Eating May Lower Heart Disease Risk in Diabetics
Researchers studied 490 adults with type 2 diabetes to see how eating more plant-based foods affects heart health. They found that people who ate healthier …
Read MoreSpecial Fat May Help Control Type 2 Diabetes Through Gut Health
Researchers tested a special type of fat called 1,3-DAG to see if it could help rats with type 2 diabetes. The rats that ate this fat showed better blood sugar …
Read MoreDoes Chitosan Supplement Help Overweight Women's Cholesterol?
Researchers tested whether a supplement called chitosan oligosaccharide could help improve cholesterol levels and body shape in overweight and obese Thai …
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