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In a significant development, Novartis has launched a cutting-edge therapy designed to lower bad cholesterol levels, providing hope for patients at high risk of cardiovascular issues. This innovative treatment has the potential to dramatically improve the lives of those dealing with high cholesterol, a key risk factor for heart disease and stroke.

Lab-grown meat, also known as designer, cultivated, or cell-based meat, uses biotechnology to genetically engineer real meat directly from animal cells. It was first created in 2013 by Mark Post, a researcher at the public research university in the Netherlands, the University of Maastricht. At that time, one hamburger using lab-grown meat cost $320,000 to create. 

The Japanese government confirmed two deaths and over a hundred hospitalisations, prompting an investigation into the supplements produced by Kobayashi Pharmaceutical. The products in question, including “beni koji choleste help”, contain red yeast rice, known for its cholesterol-lowering properties but also associated with risks of organ damage.

In a concerning statistic emerging from Malaysia, almost 100,000 individuals succumbed prematurely to various non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in 2022, falling short of the national average life expectancy of 75 years.  The primary culprits behind these early deaths were heart and cerebrovascular diseases, along with pneumonia, underscoring a pressing health crisis in the country.

A study has shown that Tthe earlier an individual gets was diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes, the greater the reduction in life expectancy. Every decade of earlier diagnosis was associated with 3 to 4 years of reduced life expectancy. The study, conducted by a team from University of Cambridge and University of Glasgow analyzed data from two large-scale data sources, the Emerging Risk Factors Collaboration and UK Biobank. Data from more than 1.5 million participants were used in this study.  

As we celebrate World No Tobacco Day (WNTD) today on 31 May 2023, the focus is shifting towards an unusual, yet urgent theme – “We need food, not tobacco”. 

Singaporean cuisine is known for its unique blend of flavours and diverse culinary influences. However, many dishes are high in cholesterol and unhealthy fats, which increases the risk of heart disease and other health problems. How do we make Singaporean food healthier?

Statistics show that heart disease and stroke are the leading causes of death. Here are diet and lifestyle tips to manage cholesterol

High cholesterol occurs when the body has an excess of a fatty substance called cholesterol in the blood. Based on…

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