Monday, October, 26, 2009

Ldl Apheresis Side Effects

Health Encyclopedia: High Cholesterol Highlights

Highlights

Cholesterol Trends

Older Americans are making strides in lowering their total cholesterol levels, but younger adults levels are increasing, according to survey data published in the Journal of the American Medical Association and the journal Circulation. Experts think that more widespread use of statin therapy is helping older people reduce their total cholesterol levels. Increasing obesity and poor lifestyle habits may account for the less encouraging trend in younger people.

LDL and He...

View all »

Expert & Community Posts

Dietary cholesterol: Does an egg a day bring the doctor today?

By Dr. Kang , Health Expert

...risk centers around the consumption of fat and their effects on cholesterol levels. We know... Read more »

What’s Wrong with Saturated Fat?

By David Mendosa , Health Expert

Who doesn’t like a juicy hamburger, a tender steak or yummy beef ribs? What about cheese and... Read more »

4 Steps to Lower LDL Cholesterol

By Lisa Nelson, RD, LN , Health Expert

LDL (low-density lipoprotein) cholesterol carries mostly cholesterol, some protein, and minimal... Read more »

How much omega-3 should you take?

By Dr. William Davis , Health Expert

...very safe even at high doses with virtually no side-effects beyond stomach upset or belching... Read more »

The PLAC Test

By David Mendosa , Health Expert

We now have a test that can determine hidden risks of heart attack and stroke. It's called the PLAC... Read more »

Go to Posts »

Health Guide

Cholesterol, Heart Disease

...sedentary life style. When more than one of these risk factors is present, the risk is compounded.The effects of cholesterol on the heart may involve more than just the arteries. There is some... Read more »

Peripheral Artery Disease and Intermittent Claudication: Lifestyle Changes

...associated with a higher risk for heart disease and PAD. This association led researchers to examine the effects of vitamin B supplements on heart and vascular diseases. Results from severalrecent... Read more »

Heart Disease: An introduction to Coronary Artery Disease

...foods. It is critical for many functions, but under certain conditions cholesterol can have harmful effects.The lipoproteins that transport cholesterol are referred to by their size. The most... Read more »

Cholesterol and Lipids

...cholesterol, triglyceride, or other lipid molecules through the bloodstream. Most of the information about the effects of cholesterol and triglyceride actually concerns lipoproteins.Lipoproteins... Read more »

Menopause: Complications

...premenopause may enter menopause earlier than women with healthier heart profiles. Estrogen has the following effects:Positive Effects on Cholesterol and Other Lipids (Fats in the Blood). About 2... Read more »

Images

Bone density scan

Learn about how doctors measure bone density.... Read more »

Related News

Gene Variation May Block Cholesterol Drugs

July 01, 2008

(Ivanhoe Newswire) A gene variation may be why cholesterol-lowering drugs don't work in some people. The gene variation, called alternative... Read summary »

OTC Statins: Empowering the Individual?

October 02, 2007

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Some doctors are calling for people to have more control over their own heart health by allowing statins, medications now... Read summary »

Cholesterol Guidelines for Kids Need a Second Look

August 13, 2009

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- With an obesity epidemic brewing among U.S. children, there is concern that overweight and obese children need to be screened... Read summary »

Pistachios Can Fight Heart Disease

May 08, 2007

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A handful of pistachios a day may help you fight heart disease. A new study from Penn State reveals 1.5 to three ounces of the... Read summary »

Veggie Heavy 'Eco-Atkins' Diet Improves Cholesterol

July 14, 2009

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- One of the hottest diet trends of the past decade is back, but this time, meat is taking a backseat to vegetables. New research... Read summary »

Go to News »

Note: All clinical content on this site is physician-reviewed, except material generated by our community members.

Non-Profit Affiliates:

Featuring Content From:

By using this service, you accept our Terms of Use. Please read them. The consumer health information on CholesterolNetwork.com is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for any medical conditions. You should promptly seek professional medical care if you have any concern about your health, and you should always consult your physician before starting a fitness regimen. Copyright © 2005-2009. The HealthCentral Network, Inc. All rights reserved.