Well, for one thing, your cholesterol levels could reach such stratospheric levels that lipids start oozing from your blood vessels, forming yellowish nodules on your skin. That was the disturbing ...

When a child develops a brain tumor, early diagnosis is essential. Alan Cohen, M.D., director of pediatric neurosurgery at Johns Hopkins Children’s Center, shares the most common signs and symptoms ...

Jan. 21, 2025 – Bernadette McLaughlin is 66 years old, walks 10 miles most days, eats mainly vegetables and tofu, and her standard cholesterol panel looks generally healthy. But there was one ...

A man with paralysis who had electrodes implanted in his brain can pilot a virtual drone through an obstacle course simply by imagining moving his fingers. His brain signals are interpreted by an ...

Some research suggests that following Mediterranean and DASH diets can lower inflammation and help important neurotransmitters (chemical messengers in the brain) function. Following a cholesterol ...

This unique capability allows them to reach and protect brain tissue directly, offering new insights into how cholesterol regulation could support cognitive function. A recent seven-year study ...

However, experts said more research is necessary to determine the connection between HDL and brain health. When you hear the word “cholesterol,” you probably think about cardiovascular health.

HealthDay News — High-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol may help conserve healthy brain matter in middle-aged adults, according to a study published online Oct. 18 in the Journal of Clinical ...