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Cholesterol Could Boost Your Body’s Cancer-Fighting Abilities

Mount Sinai researchers discover cholesterol’s critical role in enhancing immune cells’ ability to detect and fight cancer.
Cholesterol Could Boost Your Body’s Cancer-Fighting Abilities
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Cara Michelle Miller
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Cholesterol may boost the immune system’s ability to fight and target tumors.

A recent study from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City revealed that cholesterol plays a crucial role in the function of dendritic cells, the immune cells that help the body recognize and fight cancer.
Cara Michelle Miller
Cara Michelle Miller
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Cara Michelle Miller is a freelance writer and holistic health educator. She taught at the Pacific College of Health and Science in NYC for 12 years and led communication seminars for engineering students at The Cooper Union. She now writes articles with a focus on integrative care and holistic modalities.