Research Sheds New Light On Dangers Of High Cholesterol
Research has shed new light on the role that cholesterol plays in causing heart attacks, strokes and other cardiovascular events in humans.
Study: Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs Don’t Offset Healthy Choices
Within the medical field, it is often assumed that patients view cholesterol-lowering medications (or statins) as a license to eat whatever they like - they figure their medication has them covered, so a steak here and there won't hurt.
Trans Fatty Acids on Food Labels: A Big Help For Consumers
including trans fatty acids on food labels should help millions of people.
NCEP Updates Guidelines For Treatment Of Blood Cholesterol
NCEP suggests that people at risk for heart attack and stroke would benefit from more intensive cholesterol-lowering therapies.
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.
Combining Key Ingredients of Vegetarian Diet Cuts Cholesterol Significantly, Says Study
A diet combining a handful of known cholesterol-lowering plant components cut bad cholesterol by close to 30-percent in a recent study.
More Is Better, At Least In Angioplasty
Before patients get their clogged heart arteries re-opened, they may want to ask their doctor just how many such procedures he or she has done, a new study finds.
No Good Evidence That Cholesterol Drugs Lower Melanoma Risk
No clear evidence exists that some widely-prescribed cholesterol-lowering drugs can decrease the risk of melanoma, a deadly and malignant skin cancer, according to a new review of recent studies.
Stanford Researcher Studies Newly Discovered ‘Good’ Cholesterol Gene
Study could lead to new therapies for heart disease.
Portfolio Diet Lowers Cholesterol, Cuts Risk of Heart Disease, Hypertension and More
The portfolio diet lowers cholesterol levels, reduces other risk factors for cardiovascular disease including blood pressure, triglycerides, inflammation, angina and more.
Lipids Vary By Race, Gender
When it comes to lipid profiles, it appears that African-Americans and women have it better than whites and men.
Extended-Release Niacin Effective in Low Doses for Diabetics
Niacin, a medication once discouraged for the treatment of lipid abnormalities in patients with diabetes, has the potential ability, when given in low doses, to be well-tolerated and effective.
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.
High Cholesterol Linked to Tendon Problems and Pain
If you have high cholesterol, then you may be at a higher risk of developing tendon problems, low level inflammation and pain. High levels of...
Metabolic Syndrome Linked to Cold Tolerance
Researchers have discovered that many of the genetic variations that have enabled human populations to tolerate colder climates may also affect their susceptibility to metabolic syndrome.
Pesticide Exposure in Womb Linked to Slow Metabolism, Obesity and Diabetes
The study is the first to show that developmental exposure increases the risk of females later developing metabolic syndrome -- a cluster of conditions that include increased body fat, blood glucose, and cholesterol.
