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Lipids in Health and Disease

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Open access

Overview

Bridging the gap between the lab and the clinic, Lipids in Health and Diseases publishes high-quality, high-volume research on all aspects of lipids. We specialize in content which is particularly relevant to human diseases and the role of lipids in various physiological processes, pathology, and disease. The journal is aimed at all scientists, health professionals, and physicians who are interested in the impact of lipids in the future of health care.

Editor-in-Chief
  • A. M. Abd El-Aty
Editors-in-Chief
  • Christine Meisinger

Journal metrics

Journal Impact Factor
4.2 (2024)
5-year Journal Impact Factor
4.8 (2024)
Submission to first decision (median)
1 day
Downloads
2.4M (2024)

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Latest articles

Journal updates

  • Journal Development News

    Journal publication growth: 

    Lipids in Health and Disease is steadily growing over the years, reaching more than 400 published articles in 2024.

    Impact Metrics in 2024:
    With the Impact Factor 4.5, Lipids in Health and Disease ranks in Q1 of the Nutrition & Dietetics and Q2 in the Biochemistry & molecular biology category.

    SJR 1.240 (Q1)
    SNIP 1.118
    CiteScore 5.6 (Q2).

    Rapid submission processing times:

    Submission to first editorial decision (median days): 1.8 days
    Submission to acceptance (median days): 74

    Editorial Excellence

    Lipids in Health and Disease ranks in the top percentile of Springer Nature journals based on data collected from the Journal Author Satisfaction Survey. Editorial excellence recognizes extraordinary editors for their commitment and passion to their journals. Learn more about editorial excellence here. Thank you and congratulations to the journal’s Editors-in-Chief, A. M. Abd El-Aty and Christine Meisinger

  • Featured Articles

    Read a list of articles selected by our Editors.


    From guidelines to practice: LDL-C achievement in very high cardiovascular risk patients – analysis of the EDHIPO MARCA registry

    By Brayan Daniel Cordoba-Melo, Sebastián Seni-Molina, Juan Pablo Arango-Ibanez, Milton René Ayala, José Fidel Tatis-Méndez, Viviana Quintero Yepez, Luz Aída Mejía Cadavid, José D. Cruz-Cuevas, Nicolás Ariza-Ordóñez, Andrés Buitrago, Jose Patricio Lopez-Lopez, Alfredo Hinestrosa, Jorge Sabogal, Cristian Reyes-Vargas, Álvaro Herrera-Escandon, Juan Sebastián Hurtado, Juan Fernando Velásquez Osorio, Sergio Londoño, Carlos Salamanca, Liliana Vallecilla, Hoover Leon-Giraldo, Alvaro J. Ruiz, Dora Inés Molina & Juan Esteban Gomez-Mesa On Behalf of EDHIPO MARCA Research Group


    Cotrimoxazole use is associated with lower total and non-high density lipoprotein cholesterol among people with HIV: a cross-sectional study

    By Joseph Baruch Baluku, Martin Nabwana, Ronald Olum, George Patrick Akabwai & Felix Bongomin


    Protein, fiber, and exercise: a narrative review of their roles in weight management and cardiometabolic health
    by Liana L. Guarneiri, Carol F. Kirkpatrick & Kevin C. Maki


    Read a full list ⁠here

Journal information

Electronic ISSN
1476-511X
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