Blood Cholesterol: Management, News, Information

How Low Should LDL Cholesterol Go with Statin Therapy?

Mon, 28 Aug 2017 09:11:00 GMT

In high-risk population, achieving ultra-low LDL cholesterol levels, down to <10 mg/dL, safely results in additional lowering of risk of cardiovascular events

Study Claims Statin Drug Efficacy is Exaggerated

Fri, 20 Feb 2015 13:35:00 GMT

Researchers argue statin cholesterol drugs benefit only 1 percent of patients, with relative risk statistics masking modest results and serious side effects

Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis and Cognitive Disability Link

Tue, 25 Nov 2014 10:09:33 GMT

Study results reveal importance of identifying early stage atherosclerosis to help preserve heart, cognition and brain health

Cholesterol Guidelines Reveal Most Seniors Qualify for Statin Therapy

Mon, 24 Nov 2014 09:26:00 GMT

Under recently released cholesterol guidelines, seniors should consider starting statin medication to reduce risk of cardiovascular disease

Blood Cholesterol Statin Medication Guidelines

Fri, 15 Nov 2013 12:13:00 GMT

Information about new statin guidelines regarding the administration of a statin medication when blood cholesterol levels reach a certain point

Foods That Lower Cholesterol

Mon, 20 Jun 2011 16:34:00 GMT

A list of foods you can eat that can help lower your cholesterol level if you are serious about a healthy diet and living an active lifestyle

Scientists Find Gene for High Cholesterol in Blood

Wed, 15 Sep 2010 12:55:57 GMT

Gene found that causes high levels of bad cholesterol to accumulate in the blood as result of high-cholesterol diet

Non-stick Cookware May be Associated with Elevated Cholesterol

Mon, 06 Sep 2010 17:51:26 GMT

Compounds in non-stick cookware may be associated with elevated cholesterol in children and teens

Getting Rid of Cholesterol

Thu, 08 Jul 2010 14:38:54 GMT

More than one way to get rid of cholesterol which can lead to atherosclerosis and heart disease

More Good Cholesterol Not Always Good for Health

Tue, 25 May 2010 13:13:31 GMT

High level of good cholesterol places subgroup of patients at high risk for recurrent coronary events such as chest pain heart attack and death

Keep Your Arteries Fat Free Naturally

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 16:42:00 GMT

High cholesterol is one of the primary risk factors of coronary heart disease and stroke

Doctors Failing to Lower Heart Patients Cholesterol Levels

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 07:48:19 GMT

Only half of patients at high risk of heart disease are given correct targets for lowering blood cholesterol levels

Eating Eggs and Cholesterol Level Myth

Fri, 12 Feb 2010 12:15:15 GMT

Eating an egg or two a day can fall within current blood cholesterol guidelines - dietitian dispels myths surrounding eggs and blood cholesterol levels

Managing High Cholesterol: Treatment Options Explained

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 17:07:00 GMT

Learn how cholesterol affects heart health, the difference between LDL and HDL, and natural treatments including vitamins, diet changes, and lifestyle factors