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Coronary artery disease, commonly known as heart disease, is the leading cause of death in the U.S. and was responsible for nearly 500,000 deaths in 2003.
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HDL: Harder to Control Than Thought
By Craig Stoltz , Health Expert...Most efforts to battle arterial clogging focus on lowering LDL, so called "bad" cholesterol. But... Read more »
Testing Cholesterol and Glucose
By David Mendosa , Health Expert...Duo-Care for testing both blood pressure and blood glucose got me thinking. I wasn’t... Read more »
Metabolic Syndrome: Is it Preventable?
By Melanie Thomassian , Health Expert...abdomen.High blood pressure.Insulin resistance or glucose intolerance.High triglyceride and... Read more »
What is the difference between LDL and VLDL?
By Lisa Nelson, RD, LN , Health Expert...system, such as cholesterol, fat, and protein. LDL (low density lipoprotein) and VLDL (very... Read more »
The Good Fats
By David Mendosa , Health Expert...now that I eat very few carbs to control my blood glucose level and my weight, I need to get... Read more »
Health Guide
Information on Keeping a Heart healthy Diet: unsaturated fats, low fat diets
...saturated of all the fats.) Studies report that replacing carbohydrates with monounsaturated fats improves glucose control after meals and reduces triglycerides in people with type 2 diabetes.... Read more »Heart Attack Risk Factors
...have medical reasons to avoid aspirin.Control Diabetes. People with diabetes should aim for fast blood glucose levels of less than 110 mg/dl and hemoglobin A1C of less than 7%.Control Atrial... Read more »Coronary Artery Disease: Risk Factors
...have medical reasons to avoid aspirin.Control Diabetes. People with diabetes should aim for fast blood glucose levels of less than 110 mg/dl and hemoglobin A1C or less than 7%.Control Atrial... Read more »High Cholesterol: Highlights
Cholesterol TrendsOlder Americans are making strides in lowering their total cholesterol levels, but younger adults levels are increasing, according to survey data published in the Journal... Read more »Cholesterol Treatment and Drugs
...well-controlled study, however, found that people with diabetes who used niacin had little trouble with glucose control, and some experts believe it now may be used as an alternative to or in... Read more »Images
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 »
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 »
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 »
Oxidative Stress Behind Lung Problems
May 22, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- New research suggests markers for oxidative stress in young people can predict the later onset of lung disease such as chronic... Read summary »
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