Neurons don't run on sugar alone: Hidden fat droplets help drive brain signaling, appetite and weight control

The brain is the body's command center, and neurons are the workhorses that carry out its commands. They transmit signals ...

Free online lipid network aims to unite researchers and speed collaboration worldwide

Lipid research investigates the structure, function and metabolism of fats, covering their roles in industrial processes, the environment and health. Emerging research areas include nutrient ...
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HDL vs LDL vs Triglycerides: How to optimally manage each form of Cholesterol

The body requires proper management of blood cholesterol and fats, because they serve essential health functions. The three essential blood components which people need to understand are HDL ...
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Triglyceride-Lowering Therapies Provide Favorable Outcomes in Early Testing

ATLANTA, GA—Investigational agents that work by inhibiting apolipoprotein C-III (APOC3) are effective at reducing triglyceride levels, two phase IIb studies show. In Bridge-TIMI 73a, treatment with ...
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Olezarsen may not prevent coronary plaque progression, despite cutting triglycerides

Monthly olezarsen reduced triglycerides and apolipoprotein B in patients with hypertriglyceridemia but may have no impact on ...
Medscape

Adding Medium-Chain Triglycerides to Diet Can Improve Quality of Life in RA

Patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) who received regular medium-chain triglyceride supplementation showed notable improvement in their health-related quality of life compared with those on a ...
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Expunging Microglial Lipid Droplets Boosts Phagocytosis

In Alzheimer’s disease, microglia pack on fat, which impairs phagocytosis. Now, scientists led by Christiane Ruedl of Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, report that blocking lipid buildup in ...