Adaptive thermogenesis is an energy-demanding process that is mediated by cold-activated beige and brown adipocytes, and it entails increased uptake of carbohydrates, as well as lipoprotein-derived ...

Human lens membranes contain the highest cholesterol concentration of any known biological membranes, but it significantly decreases with age. Oxygenation of cholesterol generates numerous forms of ...

A new study reports on a promising new approach to prevent and treat cholesterol gallstone disease (CGD) that reduces the biliary output of cholesterol via activation of receptors present in tissues ...

(A) ABC transporters: The normal functioning of ABCG8/ABCG5, ABCB4, and ABCB11 enables the transport of cholesterol, bile acids, and lipids into bile (left). Mutations in any of these result in ...

Medically reviewed by Erika Prouty, PharmD Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, is a water-soluble vitamin and antioxidant that plays a vital role in collagen synthesis, wound healing, and immune ...

Bile is a digestive fluid produced by the liver to help in the digestion of fat and absorption of nutrients. However, if you experience reflux (the flow of stomach contents into the esophagus), you ...

Bile is a greenish-yellow liquid made and released by the liver and stored in the gallbladder. It aids in the digestion of food and fluids by breaking down fats into fatty acids. Your body then takes ...

Share on Pinterest The medication bempedoic acid may help lower bad cholesterol levels for some. AsiaVision/Getty Images Bempedoic acid proved to be effective in lowering the risk of cardiac events ...

Statins are prescription drugs that lower high levels of “bad” LDL cholesterol. Doctors prescribe them a lot because they’re safe and proven to reduce your odds of heart attack or stroke. But statins ...

Philadelphia, PA, March 13, 2017 - According to current estimates, 20 to 25 million Americans have or will develop gallstones, representing almost 15% of adults. Although only a small percentage of ...