A new gene therapy being developed almost eliminated patients’ blood levels of lipoprotein(a), a protein that’s been linked to early-onset heart disease in some individuals.
Results from a clinical trial published in the issue of JAMA showed that patients with medium-to-high levels of lipoprotein(a) who received doses up to 500 times higher than the doses commonly used for cholesterol reduction saw their blood levels drop by 98 percent after five months.
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Some Early Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s May Show Up in Your Thirties
Delaying high blood sugar and cholesterol treatment in your 20s and 30s can lead to an increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease later in life. High-density lipoprotein (HDL), the so-called good kind of cholesterol linked to a reduced risk of heart disease, also is associated with lower dementia and Alzheimer’s risks in older adults.
High Levels of Blood Sugar and Triglycerides May Contribute to Alzheimer’s Risk
High blood triglycerides and blood sugar appear to be linked with a greater risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, …
Kinder Chocolates Recalled Over Salmonella Corners
Ferrero USA, LLC voluntarily recalls a number of its chocolates from U.S. shelves because it has received notice of a potential link between them and Salmonella contamination.
The company said in a statement that it was recalling its Kinder Chocolate and Wafer Treats Assortments and its Kinder Mix Chocolate Treats Basket, manufactured at one of its facilities, where the FDA found Salmonella typhimurium.
Kinder Chocolate Recalled Throughout Europe
The British company Ferrero has recalled batches of …