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Everyday spice may be key to fighting fat and high cholesterol, scientists say

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Research has found that one specific spice may have profound effects on metabolic health. Black cumin, known as Nigella sativa or black seed, is used in many Middle Eastern and Indian dishes like curries and naan. It’s also found in some baked goods and spice blends. High-antioxidant black seed oil is also …

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Root canals may do more than save teeth; they could boost overall health, study finds

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The dreaded root canal may be necessary for good oral health, but it could also potentially lower inflammation and improve blood sugar and cholesterol, according to a new study. Researchers from King’s College London followed 65 patients for two years after they received successful root canals for a common dental infection and …

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Daily pill slashes ‘bad’ cholesterol levels by 60% in yearlong trial

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A new daily pill could reduce bad cholesterol levels by 60%, according to a new study. Enlicitide, which was developed by Merck, lowered “bad” LDL cholesterol by more than half in a global study published this week in JAMA, the journal of the American Medical Association. The trial, led by Dr. Christie …

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