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FDA Backs Cholesterol Drug Vytorin01-08-2009

Review says it lowered bad cholesterol more effectively than Zocor

Eating Strategies for Healthier Holiday Parties12-21-2008

Easy-to-follow tips can take the guilt, and the calories, out of the equation

TriLipix Approved to Help Lower Cholesterol12-16-2008

To be used alone, or in combination with a statin

Deaths From Heart Disease, Stroke Down 30%12-15-2008

Medical advances, not lifestyle changes, are source of the improvement, AHA says

Statin Use Doesn't Inhibit Lymphoma Drug Therapy12-09-2008

Cholesterol-lowering meds may actually help patients on rituximab, study suggests

11 New Cholesterol Genes Identified12-08-2008

Could be targets for drug treatment, researchers note

Holidays Don't Have to Make You Heavier12-07-2008

Maintaining weight, instead of dieting, is a good way to keep pounds off, experts say

Holiday Meals With a Calorie-Conscious Twist11-26-2008

Swapping out heavy ingredients can mean healthier eating without the guilt, experts say

Traces of Corn Found in Almost All Fast Food11-13-2008

Only 12 servings out of hundreds had nutrients that didn't contain it, researchers say

High Blood Fat Levels Tied to Ischemic Stroke Risk11-11-2008

Study says triglyceride tests done without fasting simpler, better define those in danger

Lipoprotein Levels May Predict Women's Hypertension Risk11-11-2008

These particles carry cholesterol and triglycerides throughout the body

Statin Might Help More People Fight Heart Disease Than Thought11-09-2008

Crestor worked well in those with normal LDL but slightly elevated CRP levels, study finds

Whole Grains Lower Risk of Heart Failure11-05-2008

Eating these foods and reducing intake of high-fat dairy, eggs improve odds against disease

Statins Lower Blood Marker for Prostate Cancer10-30-2008

But it's not clear if the cholesterol-lowering drugs protect against the disease

Other Health Problems Can Delay MS Diagnosis10-29-2008

Obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease can all cloud symptoms, study says

Statins Reduced Death Risk From Pneumonia10-28-2008

One-third lower mortality for hospitalized patients, study found

Rheumatoid Arthritis a Threat to the Heart10-27-2008

Greater risk of heart attack, and more complications later, studies find

Cherry-Enriched Diet Cut Heart Risks in Rats10-26-2008

Study finds tart powder reduced inflammation, cholesterol and belly fat

High Fructose Diet Inhibits Appetite Hormone10-23-2008

Sugary fare led to leptin resistance in rats that boosted obesity risk, study says

Red Wine Compound May Slow Drinking-Linked Liver Condition10-17-2008

Mouse study suggests resveratrol impedes fatty buildup in the organ, which is linked to cirrhosis

Little-Known Fat Can Be a Heartbreaker10-10-2008

Elevated lipoprotein (a) levels boost cardiovascular disease risk for some

Surgery May Not Help Most People With Narrowed Brain Artery09-25-2008

Intensive medical treatment can prevent stroke, study says

'Healthy Fat' Chemical Aids Body's Metabolism09-19-2008

Mouse study uncovers new class of hormones that could reverse obesity-related disease

Healthy Lifestyle Boosts Women's Longevity09-16-2008

Good living can reduce the risk of dying from heart disease and cancer, study shows

LDL Cholesterol Tied to Increased Cancer Risk in Diabetics08-25-2008

Using these levels as markers could help clinicians better treat patients, Chinese study finds

Bone Growth Protein Also Promotes 'Good' Fat08-20-2008

Stimulation of brown globules helps burn calories, hints of new ways to treat obesity

Weight Loss After Diabetes Diagnosis Offers Big Benefits: Study08-12-2008

And the improvements in blood sugar and blood pressure last, even if weight comes back

Fat Cell Protein Boosts Heart Attack Risk in Elderly08-08-2008

Higher adiponectin levels may indicate underlying disease, study finds

Soy Protein Doesn't Lower Cholesterol08-08-2008

Regular consumption had little effect on LDL levels, study finds

Researchers Push Aggressive Cholesterol Control in Kids08-04-2008

Rather than drugs, they urge early lifestyle, dietary changes

Fondness for Fish Keeps Japanese Hearts Healthy07-29-2008

Long-term omega-3 consumption appears to combat some traditional risk factors, study finds

Stretch That Grocery List in Lean Times07-21-2008

Tips to serve your family healthy meals for less

Vytorin Fails to Lower Heart Valve Problems07-21-2008

Latest multi-country study shows troubled cholesterol drug no better than placebo at easing cardiovascular events in targeted patients

Low-Fat Milk OK for Some Toddlers07-17-2008

Pediatricians look to help those at risk of obesity or with high cholesterol

Diet Plans Produce Similar Results07-16-2008

Study finds Mediterranean and low-carb diets work just as well as low-fat ones

Pediatricians Recommend Cholesterol Drugs for Some Kids07-07-2008

Children as young as 2 should be tested for high cholesterol, group says

Research Links Low HDL Levels With Memory Loss06-30-2008

But experts aren't ready to embrace the findings as fact

Trans Fat Labeling Gets Tricky06-30-2008

Nutrition Facts panel makes it tough to make healthy choices, study shows

Lifestyle Counseling Reduces Heart Risk06-13-2008

European program shows improvement in diet and other factors

Scientists Discover Protein Involved in Fat Production06-12-2008

Mouse experiments might lead to new target for treating high cholesterol, researchers say

Eating Habits Not Sole Cause of Thinness or Obesity06-04-2008

How you eat counts, study says, but nervous system also dictates weight gain, loss

Some Fats Deserve Change of Heart05-30-2008

Survey finds less than half of Americans know two particular fats boost cardiovascular health

Lowering Cholesterol May Also Lower Prostate Cancer Risk05-21-2008

Statins, which lower cholesterol, also lower PSA levels, a warning sign of disease

Oxidized LDL Cholesterol Linked to Metabolic Syndrome05-20-2008

Condition can lead to heart attack and stroke, researchers note

Statins May Help Older Women Control Irregular Heartbeat05-15-2008

The cholesterol-lowering drugs showed some benefits in preliminary trial

High Blood Pressure, Cholesterol Associated With Eye Disease05-12-2008

Risk for retinal vein blockage more than doubles when these conditions go untreated

Noise in Artery Could Warn of Heart Risk05-08-2008

Carotid bruits linked to increased odds of heart attack, death, study finds

Pituitary Hormone May Boost Women's Heart Risk04-29-2008

Thyrotropin levels increasing even within normal range associated with dangers

Skin Test Spots Heart Risks in Healthy People04-17-2008

No blood sample required with noninvasive cholesterol test, study shows

Smoking, Drinking, Cholesterol May Be Alzheimer's Risk Factors04-16-2008

Behaviors in midlife can have an impact decades later, studies suggest

Egg Consumption Poses Risks for Diabetic Men: Study04-10-2008

Study of doctors shows 7 eggs a week raise risk of dying

Cholesterol Drug Controversy Continues03-30-2008

Doctors debate worth of lipid-lowering agent that combines 2 medications

Premature Delivery Linked to High Cholesterol in Moms Later03-28-2008

Finding may explain reasons for higher risk of heart disease in these mothers

Calcium Scans Help Predict Coronary Risk03-26-2008

But the cost of such tests is a potential stumbling block, experts say

Gene Variants Can Predict Threat of Heart Disease03-19-2008

Cholesterol-associated variants increase risk and may be early indication, study shows

Triglycerides Linked to Coronary Disease Risk02-12-2008

Should be considered along with LDL cholesterol in prevention efforts, study indicates

Most With High Blood Pressure Don't Follow Recommended Diet02-11-2008

Those who could benefit most have the poorest eating habits

FDA Will Wait for Trial Results on Vytorin01-25-2008

Early findings saw no medical benefit; heart expert calls it 'second-line' medication

U.S. Deaths Down From Heart Disease, Stroke01-22-2008

But childhood obesity epidemic could undo gains, heart association says

Seven New Cholesterol Genes Discovered01-13-2008

Study finds only those that regulate LDL levels influence heart disease risk

Statin Therapy Helps Diabetic Patients01-11-2008

British study finds cholesterol-lowering drugs reduce risk of major vascular events

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