Study Shows Difference In Cardiovascular Effects Between Vioxx And Celebrex
Researchers found a greater risk of heart attack associated with Vioxx than Celebrex.
High Cholesterol Predicts Lower Mortality in Dialysis Patients But Is Not Protective
Kidney dialysis patients with higher cholesterol levels die at a lower rate than those with lower cholesterol levels.
Aggressive Control of Cardiac Risk Factors Might Not Benefit All Patients with Diabetes
Report suggests that aggressively pursuing low blood pressure and cholesterol levels may not benefit, and could even harm, some patients with diabetes.
Derivative of the Green Tea Leaf May Help With Metabolic Syndrome X
Metabolic Syndrome X is the term used to describe a group of heart disease risk factors.
False Sense of Security Among Statin Users Leading to Heart Disease and Illnesses
People who take statin drugs to lower their cholesterol appear to have developed a false sense of security that could lead to heart disease and other obesity-related illnesses.
World’s Largest Cholesterol-Lowering Trial Reveals Massive Benefits for High-Risk Patients
Around a third of all heart attacks and strokes can be avoided in people at risk of vascular disease by using statin drugs to lower blood cholesterol levels – irrespective of the person’s age or sex, and even if their cholesterol levels do not seem high.
Diet As Good as Drug for Lowering Cholesterol, Says Study
Researchers shown that a vegetarian diet composed of specific plant foods can lower cholesterol as effectively as a drug treatment.
High Hostility May Predict Heart Disease More Than Other Risk Factors Such As Cholesterol
Hostility may predict heart disease more often than traditional coronary heart disease risk factors like high cholesterol, cigarette smoking and weight.
Study: Medication Shows Modest Benefit In Reducing Weight, Improving HDL, Triglyceride Levels
Use of the weight-loss medication rimonabant produced modest yet sustained weight loss after 2 years, and improved HDL cholesterol and triglyceride levels.
Are Statins Causing Diabetes? Disturbing Link Found.
Patients that were prescribed statins were 87% more likely to develop diabetes, even though they were free of heart disease, diabetes, and other severe...
Belly Fat May Affect Liver Function
A study suggests the release of lipids from abdominal fat, which drains directly to the liver, increases overnight, providing additional insight as to how abdominal fat is associated with type 2 diabetes risk.
New Data Show Fast and Significant Weight Loss With Xenical Sustained Over Time
The weight loss medication Xenical helps patients achieve rapid and sustained weight loss according to the results of a new study designed to reflect real world usage of Xenical in clinical practice.
Study: Statin Potency Linked to Muscle Side Effects
A study reports that muscle problems reported by patients taking statins were related to the strength or potency of the given cholesterol-lowering drugs.
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.
Too Much ‘Good’ Cholesterol Not So Good, Leads to Premature Death
Researchers were surprised to learn that too much 'good' cholesterol increases a person's risk of dying early, the same result as when their levels...
Fructose-Sweetened Drinks Increase Nonfasting Triglycerides in Obese Adults
Obese people who drink fructose-sweetened beverages with their meals have an increased rise of triglycerides following the meal, according to new research.
