Scientists discover drug that nearly eliminates hidden cholesterol that lifestyle changes can’t touch

Scientists discover drug that nearly eliminates hidden cholesterol that lifestyle changes can’t touch

Researchers have discovered an experimental medication that significantly reduces a cholesterol-like particle that can increase the risk of heart attacks and strokes. Many Americans are unaware that elevated levels of this particle — known as lipoprotein(a) or Lp(a) — are circulating in their blood. Elevated Lp(a) cannot be modified with lifestyle changes, and has been called … Read more

Genetic tool eliminates HIV from infected cells, new research shows: ‘Cure strategy’

Genetic tool eliminates HIV from infected cells, new research shows: ‘Cure strategy’

Scientists have successfully zapped HIV out of infected cells — raising hopes of a cure for the chronic disease. The team from Amsterdam UMC used gene-editing technology to eliminate all traces of the virus from cells in the laboratory, the European Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases announced Tuesday. “These findings represent a pivotal … Read more