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5 Foods That Help Keep Your Blood Vessels Healthy

Your heart is always at work pumping blood and oxygen into your body, but when cholesterol, inflammation, and hypertension affect your arteries, you become susceptible to heart problems. Despite medical intervention and lifestyle changes being necessary in such cases, there is still another thing that can come in handy with…

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Eat One Egg Daily? These 4 Changes May Surprise You

For years, eggs have been one of the most debated foods. Some people avoid them because of cholesterol, while others consider them one of the healthiest sources of protein. So, what really happens if you eat eggs every day for two weeks? The answer may surprise you. Eggs are packed…

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FDA Approves Lipfendra, the First Oral PCSK9 Inhibitor: A Once-Daily Pill That Cuts LDL Cholesterol as Well as Injectables

FDA approved Lipfendra (enlicitide), the first oral PCSK9 inhibitor, on July 16, 2026. The once-daily pill cut LDL by up to 59% in trials. Here's who it's for.

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Why the same foods you eat during the day can lead to belly fat, higher blood sugar & poorer cholesterol levels at night; study has the answer

Night owls consuming high-energy foods late at night show greater body fat. Evening-types eat less in the morning and more after 8 pm. This eating pattern is associated with higher body fat percentage and obesity risk. Women preferring later bedtimes had poorer lipid profiles and glucose regulation. Meal timing, especially…

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US obesity crisis: Not losing weight despite exercising? American Heart Association study reveals the surprising truth about your health beyond the scale, blood pressure and cholesterol

Weight loss tips: Regular exercise offers significant health benefits, even without substantial weight loss. Increasing physical activity alone may not lead to major weight reduction. Strength training is crucial for preserving muscle mass during weight loss efforts. Maintaining weight loss often requires more extensive physical activity weekly. Successful weight management…

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Merck gets US FDA nod for first-in-its-class oral cholesterol drug

The U.S. FDA has approved Merck's new cholesterol-lowering pill, Lipfendra. This oral medication works by blocking the PCSK9 protein, which helps lower bad cholesterol. Lipfendra offers an alternative for patients who dislike injectable treatments for heart disease. The drug is priced at $10.50 daily and will be available soon. Merck…

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FDA approves a first-of-its-kind pill to cut cholesterol in high-risk patients

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a first-of-its-kind pill that can drastically reduce cholesterol

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Drugmaker Merck announces approval of new cholesterol-fighting drug

Lipfendra can be taken in conjunction with or an alternative to statins, the most prescribed medication in the US

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FDA Clears First Of Its Kind Cholesterol Medication: Lipfendra Makes History

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Merck's Lipfendra (enlicitide), making it the first oral PCSK9 inhibitor available in the United States and offering millions of patients with high cholesterol a new alternative to injectable therapies.

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The Health Tests You Should Get In Your 20s Even If You Feel Perfectly Healthy

Feeling healthy does not always mean everything is perfect inside your body. High cholesterol, vitamin deficiencies, diabetes, high blood pressure, and even certain infections can go unnoticed for years without causing obvious symptoms. Your 20s are the ideal time to create a baseline for your health. Regular screenings are not…

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7 Natural Remedies That May Help Lower Cholesterol Fast

High cholesterol often develops silently, showing no symptoms until it begins affecting your heart. Many people don't realise they have high LDL, commonly known as "bad cholesterol," until a routine blood test reveals it. While medication is essential for many people, simple lifestyle changes and natural remedies may also support…

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What Is the ApoB Test and Why Are Doctors Talking About It?

HHave you ever looked at your health report, seen "normal cholesterol," and felt completely reassured? Most of us would. After all, we've always been told that if our cholesterol numbers are under control, our heart is probably doing just fine. But what if that isn't the full story? Doctors are…

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An expert guide to the lifestyle changes men should make in their 40s, 50s, 60s and 70s

A guide to what you should be doing each decade

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What Combination Skin Really Means for Indian Women and Why Your Skincare Routine Is Making It Worse

The Definition Most Routines Get WrongCombination skin does not mean your face cannot make up its mind. It means two genuinely different skin environments exist on the same face, each with different sebum output, different barrier thickness, and different needs. The T-zone, forehead, nose, chin, produces more oil because it…

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Why Indian Men Under 45 Are Dying of Heart Attacks, And What Is Quietly Killing Them

The Numbers Are Not a CoincidenceA 2023 study published in the Indian Heart Journal found that nearly 50 percent of heart attack patients admitted to Indian hospitals were under the age of 55, and a significant proportion were under 45. The Global Burden of Disease report has consistently placed India…

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How Chronic Stress Quietly Destroys Male Fertility, Testosterone, and Sperm Health

The Cortisol-Testosterone Trade-off Nobody ExplainsWhen the body perceives sustained threat, a deadline that never ends, financial pressure, fractured sleep, it prioritises cortisol production above almost everything else. Cortisol and testosterone are both synthesised from the same precursor: cholesterol. Under chronic stress, the body effectively redirects that raw material toward cortisol…

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6 Morning Drinks That May Naturally Lower Blood Pressure

High blood pressure is often called the "silent killer" because it can quietly damage your heart, brain, and kidneys without showing obvious symptoms. Many people focus only on medication, but what you drink first thing in the morning can also support your heart health. While no drink can replace prescribed…

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Obese adults heart attack risk now similar to slim people thanks to widespread use of statins, study finds

Statins, a cholesterol lowering drug taken by about 8 million people in the UK, could be narrowing the heart attack risk between obese adults and those of a healthy weight

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7 Shocking Nail Symptoms That Could Signal High Cholesterol

Could your fingernails be revealing more about your health than you realize? Most people associate high cholesterol with heart disease, but few know that your nails can sometimes offer early clues that something may be affecting your blood circulation. While nail changes alone cannot diagnose high cholesterol, certain unusual changes…

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Cholesterol and Heart Medications Were Recalled Early This Year — Here Is What Statin Users Should Check

AvKARE recalled rosuvastatin and Zydus recalled Icosapent Ethyl tablets early 2026 for manufacturing defects. Here are the affected lot numbers and what heart medication patients should do.

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4 Heart-Healing Drinks That Support Cleaner Arteries

Your heart works every second of every day, yet most people don't think about it until something goes wrong. Hidden inside your arteries, plaque can slowly build up for years without causing noticeable symptoms. The surprising part? Your daily drink choices may play a bigger role in heart health than…

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My wife and I declared diabetes in our health insurance policy. Will it cover new illnesses too?

ET Wealth Reader's Query: My wife and I have had a floater health insurance policy for over four years. We declared diabetes as a pre-existing condition. Now we have high cholesterol and mild fatty liver. Will my insurance cover pre-existing and new illnesses?

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Expert Issues Warning After Man Reveals Result Of Eating 224 Eggs In A Single Week

In today’s episode of “just because you can doesn’t mean you should,” a man ate over 30 eggs a day for a week and filmed the results for the world to see.

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New Journal of the American Heart Association Study Finds Perimenopausal Women Twice as Likely to Have Low Cardiovascular Health Score

A May 2026 JAHA study of 9,200 women found perimenopausal women are twice as likely to have a low cardiovascular health score — driven by elevated cholesterol and blood sugar.

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Experts say these cereals are linked to lowering your risk of a stroke

Strokes are considered one of the leading causes of death in America, according to the CDC

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