Researchers Link Red Wine to Good Cholesterol
Researchers in France have found differences in red wine drinkers' good cholesterol, which could account for the drink's beneficial effects against cardiovascular disease.
Pieces Coming Together in Parkinson’s, Cholesterol Puzzle
Finding gives one more piece in the puzzle about the role of cholesterol in Parkinson's disease.
Cranberry Juice Modulates Atherosclerotic Vascular Dysfunction
Protection against a wide variety of diseases is among the many benefits of a diet high in whole fruits and vegetables.
Low-Sodium Diet Does Not Raise Blood Cholesterol Levels
Reducing the amount of sodium in a person's diet does not increase blood cholesterol and triglyceride levels.
ACE Inhibitors Reduce Kidney Disease Risk in Diabetics with High Blood Pressure
In diabetic patients with hypertension, ACE inhibitors reduce the risk of developing diabetes-related kidney disease, independent of their effect in lowering blood pressure, reports a study in the December Journal of the American Society of Nephrology.
Statin Drugs and Risk of Advanced Prostate Cancer
Statins are commonly prescribed agents to lower cholesterol and the associated risks of vascular events. Statins are also known to have proapoptotic and antimetastatic effects in cancer.
Statin Guidelines Missing Middle-Age Patients, Over Targeting Seniors
The new guidelines for cholesterol-lowering statins in people with heart disease risk excludes middle-aged adults who could benefit most, and leads to over-prescribing seniors...
Trans Fatty Acids on Food Labels: A Big Help For Consumers
including trans fatty acids on food labels should help millions of people.
Researchers Identify New Way To Reduce Cholesterol Levels
Just in time for the holidays, McGill researchers have identified a new way to reduce fat and cholesterol levels in the body.
Gap Widens Between Optimal Versus Actual Cholesterol Levels
An estimated 63 million adults have low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) levels higher than what would be ideal as recommended.
Nearly Half of People Who Need Cholesterol Treatment Don’t Get It
Even though treatment for cholesterol disorders can reduce the risk of heart and blood vessel disease by about 30 percent over five years, many at-risk people aren't getting adequate treatment.
Cooking Oil to Fight Fat and Cholesterol?
Study of new blend of cooking oil that enables people to heighten their metabolism, lower their cholesterol and, in some cases, lose weight.
Short-Term Memory Loss Due to Statin Drugs Not Likely
Researchers have examined the link between statins, which are cholesterol-lowering drugs, and memory impairment. Findings suggests that statin users need not worry about an...
Study of Adverse Effects of Statins Release: Muscle and Cognitive Problems Listed
Statin Study group cites nearly 900 studies on the adverse effects of HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors (statins), a class of drugs widely used to treat high cholesterol.
Researchers Report Breakthrough in Lowering Cholesterol, Fatty Acids
Researchers have found a way to reduce the amount of bad cholesterol and fatty acids that end up in the blood from food the body metabolizes, a key discovery that could lead to new drugs to treat and reverse the effects of Type 2 diabetes and heart disease related to obesity.
Widely Used Cholesterol Medicine May Increase Muscle Pain
Up to 75-percent of patients who take a widely used cholesterol medicine to treat high cholesterol may end up suffering from muscle pain.
