Explaining An Important Genetic Cardiovascular Risk Factor

New findings reported in the September issue of Cell Metabolism, a Cell Press publication, appear to explain why people who carry specific and common versions of a single gene are more likely to have high cholesterol and to suffer a heart attack. Studies in mice show that the gene, known as sortilin (SORT1), controls the release of LDL (a.k.a. "bad") cholesterol from the liver into the ...

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Pharmacists May Help Patients Prevent and Detect Heart Disease

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An important genetic cardiovascular risk factor explained

New findings appear to explain why people who carry specific and common versions of a single gene are more likely to have high cholesterol and to suffer a heart attack. Studies in mice show that the gene, known as sortilin, controls the release of LDL (a.k.a. "bad") cholesterol from the liver into the bloodstream.

Farmers' Market Recipe: Roasted Garlic

Many of the root vegetables are beginning to show up at the Saratoga Farmers’ Market, including garlic. Being a root vegetable, garlic stores well, so stock up.