Statins are associated with a lower risk of dementia in patients with type 2 diabetes, a new study found. Researchers tracked more than 132,000 people between 2006 and 2021, finding that early intervention with widely prescribed cholesterol-lingering drugs like Atorvastatin and Simvastatin can reduce the likelihood of developing the disease by up to 15%. Statin … Read more
Atorvastatin reduced major cardiovascular events by 30 percent in older adults without known cardiovascular disease, diabetes, or dementia, according to findings presented at the ESC Congress 2026 and published in the New England Journal of Medicine. Led by researchers at Monash University, the STAREE trial evaluated 9,971 participants aged 70 and older over a median … Read more
A study published in the journal Brain Health suggests that apheresis—a medical procedure used to lower cholesterol—may also remove perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), known as “forever chemicals,” from human blood. Researchers found that levels of specific toxic compounds dropped by up to 25 percent following double-filtration plasmapheresis sessions in a small group of patients. How Apheresis … Read more
Living in a socially vulnerable neighborhood significantly impacts a woman’s cardiovascular health, according to a 20-year study published in Circulation: Population Health and Outcomes. Researchers at the Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute found that women in these areas score 6 to 10 points lower on heart health metrics, with faster health declines observed as they … Read more
Healthy women with an evening chronotype—individuals who naturally prefer later sleep and meal times—show higher body fat percentages and less favorable metabolic markers compared to those with morning or intermediate preferences, according to a study published in Frontiers in Nutrition. Research from the PROMISE study indicates that meal timing, particularly the consumption of energy late … Read more
The updated ABCs of cardiovascular disease (CVD) prevention framework, published in the American Journal of Preventive Cardiology in 2026, provides a standardized, evidence-based roadmap for clinicians to manage heart health across a patient’s lifespan. By integrating tools like the PREVENT™ risk scoring system and addressing Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic (CKM) syndrome, the framework shifts clinical focus toward early, … Read more
Consuming oily fish twice a week is a primary strategy recommended by performance nutritionist Richard Allison to manage high cholesterol and improve heart health. According to the British Dietetic Association-registered dietitian, this dietary adjustment, paired with regular aerobic exercise and the reduction of saturated fats, helps address a condition that affects six out of 10 … Read more
Patients are increasingly bringing health information from podcasts into exam rooms, forcing a shift in the traditional doctor-patient dynamic. According to data cited by medical professionals, nearly half of U.S. adults under 50 now rely on health influencers and audio programs for medical advice. This trend often leads to patients requesting specific tests or treatments … Read more
New experimental research identifies how statins—widely used cholesterol-lowering medications—can trigger muscle atrophy and weakness by disrupting cellular metabolism and activating the NLRP3 inflammasome. According to findings published in recent experimental models, statins block the mevalonate pathway, leading to a shortage of isoprenoids and a subsequent loss of protein prenylation. This metabolic stress state activates inflammatory … Read more
A significant portion of the U.S. adult population holds inaccurate beliefs regarding the impact of animal products on cholesterol levels, according to a survey conducted by Morning Consult for the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM). While medical consensus links meat and egg consumption to increased cardiovascular risk, 36 percent of surveyed adults incorrectly believe … Read more