3-MIN READ3-MIN0ListenPublished: 11:00am, 9 Sep 2026Imagine swapping your daily cholesterol pill for a single injection that keeps “bad” cholesterol under control for a year, a decade – or even a lifetime.Two clinical trials, one in the United States and another in China, suggest that this one-and-done approach could become a reality.Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), better known as “bad” cholesterol, is a major driver of heart disease – the leading cause of death worldwide. Triglycerides, another type of blood fat, add to the risk.02:35How man’s best friends could be AI-enhanced doctors able to sniff out tumoursFor millions of people, the standard fix is a daily statin pill.
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US, China trials suggest a single nanodrug shot might stop bad cholesterol forever
Two clinical trials, one in the United States and another in China, are exploring a novel approach to managing "bad" cholesterol (LDL-C). The trials suggest that a single nanodrug injection could potentially control LDL-C levels for an extended period, possibly a year, a decade, or even a lifetime.
Shi HuangSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-09-09 · 03:00 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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Two clinical trials, one in the United States and another in China, are exploring a novel approach to managing "bad" cholesterol (LDL-C). The trials suggest that a single nanodrug injection could potentially control LDL-C levels for an extended period, possibly a year, a decade, or even a lifetime. This contrasts with the current standard treatment of daily statin pills for millions of people. High LDL-C is a significant contributor to heart disease, the leading cause of death globally. The research aims to offer a more convenient and potentially long-lasting solution for managing this risk factor.
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For millions, the standard treatment for high cholesterol is a daily statin pill.
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Triglycerides, another type of blood fat, add to the risk of heart disease.
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Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) is a major driver of heart disease, the leading cause of death worldwide.
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Two clinical trials in the US and China suggest a single nanodrug shot might control bad cholesterol long-term.
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