A new study reveals that ketogenic low-carbohydrate diets can increase cholesterol levels and reduce beneficial gut bacteria, specifically Bifidobacterium.

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Consuming more legumes and less red and processed meat may have a surprisingly positive impact on men’s health. 🥦🍽️ Replacing red and processed meat with pea- and faba bean–based foods resulted in reduced total and ‘bad’ LDL cholesterol levels in men, along with weight loss. ⚖️📉

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A new cholesterol-lowering pill shows promise in clinical trials 💊📈

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Root canal treatment could significantly lower blood sugar levels, suggesting it could protect against type 2 diabetes. Dentists also saw improvements in cholesterol and fatty acid levels. Given broader health impact of tooth infections, oral health should be integrated into general healthcare. 🦷💉🍏✨

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Experimental pill dramatically reduces ‘bad’ cholesterol: Patients taking a daily pill called enlicitide that binds to the PCSK9 protein in the bloodstream reduced their LDL cholesterol levels by about 60% compared with a placebo.

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💊 An experimental pill named enlicitide demonstrated a significant reduction of up to 60% in "bad" cholesterol (LDL) levels in a Phase 3 clinical trial published in The New England Journal of Medicine on Feb. 04, 2026.

⚕️ Developed from research at UT Southwestern, this oral medication could offer a new, highly effective treatment option for millions unable to control their cholesterol, potentially reducing the risk of heart attacks and strokes.

🔬 Enlicitide works by inhibiting the PCSK9 protein, similar to existing injectable drugs, but its pill form may overcome prescription barriers faced by current therapies.

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🔬 One-Time Gene Therapy Shows Promise for Heart Disease Prevention: A preliminary study on 35 patients found an experimental gene-editing drug significantly lowered "bad" LDL cholesterol by up to 62% after a single infusion.

⏳ Long-Term Effect Observed: In a subgroup of patients treated 18 months ago, the cholesterol-lowering effect of the single infusion has been sustained, suggesting a potentially permanent benefit.

💉 Potential for "Curative" Treatment: Experts believe this approach, if confirmed in larger trials, could offer a "one-and-done" solution for preventing heart disease, a leading cause of death.

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📊 Analysis of 2026 U.S. Cholesterol Guidelines Reveals Significant Gaps
A Mass General Brigham study applying new 2026 U.S. cholesterol guidelines to national data shows a widespread failure to meet LDL ("bad" cholesterol) targets.

🏥 Nearly 1 in 3 Adults Without Heart Disease Above LDL Goal
Among U.S. adults without a history of heart disease, about 33% have LDL levels exceeding the new 2026 goals. Of these, approximately 76% are not on any cholesterol-lowering medication.

❤️ High-Risk Patients Also Falling Short
For individuals with existing heart disease (heart attack, stroke), nearly 80% have LDL levels above the new targets. About 62% of this group are already on medication but not reaching goal, indicating a need for intensified treatment.

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Scientists stumped to find clearing cholesterol from blood also removes forever chemicals from body. A blood-filtering technique for lowering cholesterol may also remove toxic forever chemicals from the body, a new study suggests.

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