Common preservatives used in processed foods may increase the risk of high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease, according to a study of more than 112,000 people. For decades, food preservatives have helped keep supermarket shelves stocked and extend the life of everything from packaged bread to processed meats. But new research suggests some of these [...]

Scientists are exploring a new way to treat familial hypercholesterolemia. Scientists are rethinking how to treat a widespread genetic cholesterol disorder by targeting particle production instead of removal. Familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) disrupts one of the body’s most important cleanup systems. Normally, low-density lipoprotein (LDL), often called “bad” cholesterol, is removed from the…