A new scientific review summarizes the growing body of research on wild blueberries and cardiometabolic health, which includes factors like blood vessel function, blood pressure, blood lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides) and blood sugar (glucose). 

Researchers have developed a way to grow a highly specialised subset of brain nerve cells that are involved in motor neuron disease and damaged in spinal injuries. The findings set the stage for further research into whether these molecularly directed neurons can form functional connections in the body, and to explore their potential use in human diseases where corticospinal neurons are compromised.

An Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center survey shows 61% of Americans don’t know there are other medicines besides statins to help lower cholesterol.

Other survey results show many haven’t heard about an inherited cholesterol called lipoprotein(a) or a test called coronary artery calcium score, which can show early signs of heart disease.

It’s important to get your cholesterol and heart numbers checked, even if you feel fine, because you could be at risk for heart problems without knowing it.