Lipids are fatty molecules that play critical roles in cell function, including membrane structure, energy storage and ...

Although statins are powerful lipid-lowering drugs, many patients with hypercholesterolemia do not reach current treatment goals with statin treatment. Ezetimibe the first approved direct inhibitor of ...

Worried about high cholesterol? Certain seeds offer a natural solution! Packed with fibre, healthy fats, and plant nutrients, ...

Scientists at UCLA described a previously unknown step in the complex process by which dietary cholesterol is processed in the intestines before being released into the bloodstream. The finding might ...

(Monday 14 October 2024, Vienna, Austria) Researchers have unveiled a novel approach to tackle obesity by targeting fat absorption in the small intestine. The cutting-edge nanoparticle system, ...

An expert discusses how nonstatin therapies serve as essential tools when patients can’t tolerate statins or need additional ...

A recently completed study indicates that the positive effects of a fatty acid called eicosapentaenoic acid vary ...

A newly discovered gene in zebrafish seems to prevent the animals from absorbing fat molecules from their diets. The finding could lead to new strategies to fight obesity, high cholesterol, and other ...

A fecal fat test measures the amount of fat in a person’s stool. The test assesses the digestive function and absorption of fat in the gastrointestinal tract. Several medical conditions cause poor fat ...

The best time to take water-soluble vitamins is in the morning on an empty stomach, while you should take fat-soluble ...