All cholesterol articles
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NewsTrojan horse method gives malaria parasites a taste of their own medicine
Researchers have developed a trojan horse method that tricks malaria parasites into ingesting a fatal dose of drugs by exploiting the parasite’s need for cholesterol to survive.
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NewsKeto diet reduces friendly gut bacteria and raises cholesterol levels
The ketogenic diet raises cholesterol levels, particularly in small and medium sized LDL particles, and alters gut microbiome composition, decreasing beneficial bacteria often found in probiotics, a new study reveals.
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NewsBreastfeeding alters infant gut in ways that boost brain development, may improve test scores
A study of the infant ‘fecal metabolome’ suggests that nursing, including part-time while supplementing with formula, yields significant brain-health benefits.
