NIH study casts doubts on heart benefits of "good" cholesterol

[New Atlas logo]( Health & Wellbeing [NIH study casts doubts on heart benefits of "good" cholesterol]( [Research, in a racially diverse cohort, found high levels of so-called "good" HDL cholesterol did not correlate with decreased risk of heart attacks]( A new study supported by the National Institutes of Health questions the belief that high levels of "good" cholesterol can decrease a person's risk of heart attack. The findings suggest the assumption may not hold true for people of all racial backgrounds. [Read more]( Sponsored Content [Get A Good Night's Sleep With HILU]( If you're one of If you're one of those who wake up in a sweat every night, there's finally a solution to your problem. Introducing HILU, the natural thermoregulating blanket that will keep you cool (or warm) all night long, depending on how you sleep. 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[Read more]( Medical [MRI reveals never-seen-before spaces in brains of migraine sufferers]( [Brain imaging has revealed distinct features in the brains of migraine sufferers, depicted here as cerebral microbleed (left) and enlarged perivascular spaces (right)]( A study has shed important light on migraine development by leveraging cutting-edge imaging technology to gain a new perspective on structures in the brain, which revealed enlarged spaces around the blood vessels in people suffering the condition. [Read more]( Automotive [Praga debuts its savagely beautiful, ultra-lightweight Bohema supercar]( [Praga is returning to the street – but the Bohema is very much a track beast at heart]( While Praga has concerned itself mainly with go-karts, race cars and Dakar trucks in recent years, it made street cars back in 1907. Now it's back with the Bohema, a stunning, lightweight supercar with the 700-horsepower heart of a Nissan GT-R. [Read more]( Bicycles [All-terrain tilting BiTrike features independently suspended rear wheels]( [The BiTrike is presently on Kickstarter]( If you were pedaling over rough terrain while carrying a big load, you'd probably appreciate the stability of three wheels. The BiTrike was designed with such considerations in mind, as it features front and rear suspension, plus it tilts into turns. [Read more]( Biology [Oldest meal on record dates back half a billion years]( [A 558-million-year-old fossil of Kimberella]( The remains of the oldest meal on record have been identified. In half-billion-year-old fossils of a strange slug-like creature called Kimberella, scientists found preserved food molecules in the gut, revealing what and how these ancient animals ate. [Read more]( Architecture [Extraordinary top-heavy tower twists to overcome challenging site]( [Vancouver House's overall form twists dramatically as it rises to a maximum height of 155 m (508 ft)]( In a classic example of necessity being the mother of invention comes the Vancouver House, by BIG. The skyscraper's eye-catching form was designed in response to a challenging site that, according to the firm, was almost too small to build on. [Read more]( Space [NASA restores contact after Orion mysteriously goes dark for 47 minutes]( [NASA has regained contact with its Orion spacecraft after an unexpected glitch]( After a lift-off from the Kennedy Space Center last Wednesday and a close fly-by of the Moon earlier this week, it had been pretty smooth sailing for NASA’s Artemis I mission so far. Mission control has now experienced a small hiccup, however. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [Learn new skills with this Thanksgiving doorbuster feat. 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Pixel is a new mechanical keyboard from MelGeek that can be customized with Lego bricks around the rim, on the back or even on the keys themselves. [Read more]( Health & Wellbeing [New COVID-19 oral antiviral approved for use in Japan]( [A new antiviral has only been authorized for use in Japan so far, with other trials ongoing around the world]( Health authorities in Japan have issued emergency approval to a new oral antiviral treatment for COVID-19 called ensitrelvir. The once-daily pill works similarly to Pfizer's Paxlovid, and initial Phase 3 results indicate it shortens the duration of symptoms. [Read more]( Automotive [Ford Maverick GFC is the cheapest US camper truck, if you can find one]( [The GFC Platform Camper makes a simple, lightweight truck camping solution for the small Ford Maverick]( The Ford Maverick is the least expensive pickup in the US, so top it with the first inexpensive compatible camper, and you have America's most affordable new truck camper. The GFC pickup topper makes the Maverick a cheap, efficient camping machine. [Read more]( Mobile Technology [Honor's next-gen foldable phone to be available beyond China]( [The Magic Vs will be Honor's first foldable flagship to go on sale outside of China]( Earlier in the year, Honor launched a flagship foldable smartphone called the Magic V, but the former Huawei sub-brand released the handset in China only. Now its second folding phone, the Magic Vs, is pegged for international availability. [Read more]( Architecture [3D-printed house promotes self-sufficiency in a small space]( [The Itaca will run fully off-the-grid. It will get power from solar panels, while rainwater collection systems will provide all required water]( Italian 3D printing company WASP has revealed plans for an experimental 3D-printed house named Itaca. Once completed, the prototype dwelling will run fully off-the-grid to aid research on self sufficiency and sustainability in a compact area. [Read more]( Medical [New pacemaker leads would dissolve in the body when no longer needed]( [Experimental molybdenum leads developed for the study, coated with different biopolymers]( The leads that connect external pacemakers to the heart can potentially cause problems, either if they're removed or left in place. German scientists are therefore developing an alternative, in the form of leads that get absorbed by the body. [Read more]( You are receiving this email because you signed up for our daily newsletter at [newatlas.com]( (or [gizmag.com]( before August 2016). [Update profile]( | [Unsubscribe]( Copyright New Atlas © 2022