CARDIOVASCULAR RISK FACTOR

This study is testing whether special cookies can help improve cholesterol levels in people with type 2 diabetes. The cookies are made from Golden Rice and red betel leaf extract, which researchers think might lower bad cholesterol and raise good cholesterol. Over 100 participant…

This was an add-on study to a larger trial testing if breathing nitric oxide gas during and after heart surgery helps protect patients' blood vessels. It focused on patients with existing blood vessel problems who were having long surgeries using a heart-lung machine. The goal wa…

This study aims to understand if drinking a single beverage containing artificial sweeteners (erythritol or xylitol) changes how blood platelets work. Researchers are measuring platelet activity and sweetener levels in the blood and urine of 50 participants before and after they …

This project is a detailed review of existing research studies to see if eating whole soy foods like tofu, tempeh, and edamame lowers 'bad' cholesterol as well as foods with processed soy protein powder. The goal is to gather stronger evidence for dietary guidelines and health cl…

This study aims to understand how the body's natural daily rhythms (circadian clock) affect heart health, especially in people with obesity. Researchers will compare 16 lean and obese adults by measuring blood pressure and other heart markers at different times of day and in resp…

This study aims to understand the complex links between sleep bruxism (nighttime teeth grinding) and other health issues like sleep apnea, heart disease risk, thyroid problems, and stress. Researchers will observe 100 adults who grind their teeth during sleep, using sleep studies…