Here, we use a synthetic amphiphile to modulate the membrane mechanical properties of cell-derived vesicles and probe channel activation. Using precise membrane mechanical characterization approaches ...

Lipids are hydrophobic or amphiphilic small molecules that include sterols, waxes, fatty acids and phospholipids, and are insoluble in water and soluble in organic solvent. Biological lipids are ...

(Photo Credit: Barmalini/Dreamstime) Several studies have shown that bergamot may help reduce overall cholesterol and “bad” LDL cholesterol. It may also help increase “good” HDL ...

Lipid peroxides are oxidative degradation products of lipids, generated by a free radical chain reaction. Because of their abundance of reactive hydrogens, polyunsaturated fatty acids are highly ...

Small, consistent changes in your morning routine can lead to big improvements in your cholesterol levels over time. From what you drink and eat to how you move and manage stress, these habits ...

A zero calcium score with high cholesterol may mean a person is at a lower risk of coronary heart disease. It means imaging does not show a buildup of calcified plaque in the heart’s blood vessels.

Weill Institute for Cell and Molecular Biology, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York 14853, United States Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York 14853, ...

Your body makes cholesterol naturally through the liver and other organs. The foods you eat also may contain cholesterol. What your doctor advises on cholesterol levels may depend on many factors ...

Everywhere you turn, you are admonished to pay attention to your cholesterol levels, and to a lesser extent, your triglyceride levels. Cholesterol and triglycerides are two forms of lipid, or fat, ...

A vegan diet is typically low in cholesterol. Eating a plant-based diet ideally includes a wide variety of vegetables, including fermented plant foods, fruits, whole grains, nuts and seeds, soy and ...

I’d tried weight loss drugs, but it was an old-fashioned approach that helped me lose weight and lower my cholesterol in 10 weeks There comes a time in one’s life where you can no longer cheat ...

High-density lipoprotein (HDL), or "good" cholesterol, may play a vital role in conserving healthy brain matter in middle-aged adults, UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers report.