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In 2004, the National Cholesterol Education Program issued its latest recommendations for cholesterol control and management. These guidelines increase the number of Americans who should be taking LDL-lowering medication.
Starting Medications. Even modest lowering of high cholesterol levels, whether through drug therapy or lifestyle changes, reduces the risk of disability and death from heart disease. Most experts now focus on lowering LDL cholesterol, the "bad" kind. Reducing LDL levels...
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Expert & Community Posts
Hypertriglyceridemia: Drug Treatment
By Dr. Kang , Health Expert...article, non pharmacological treatment for high triglyceride (TG) levels can be quite effective... Read more »
Niacin: Myths and Facts
By Dr. William Davis , Health Expert...dramatically reduce risk for heart attack, niacin has suffered more than its share of knocks,... Read more »
Curing Diabetes
By David Mendosa , Health Expert... "I was watching some doctors on TV recently where a couple of overweight people with diabetes... Read more »
No-Flush Niacin
By Dr. William Davis , Health Expert...nutritional supplement increases "good" HDL cholesterol 10-20 mg/dl, reduces triglycerides,... Read more »
Find out how to reduce triglycerides!
By Dr. William Davis , Health Expert...his previous post, Dr. Davis explained what triglycerides are and why they are so important. In... Read more »
Health Guide
Peripheral Artery Disease and Intermittent Claudication: Reducing Heart Risk Factors
...heart risk factors with lifestyle measures, treatment may be needed.Drug Treatment for Unhealthy Cholesterol and Lipid LevelsAggressive control of cholesterol levels is known to reduce death rates... Read more »High Blood Pressure: References
ReferencesAppel LJ, Brands MW, Daniels SR, Karanja N, Elmer PJ, Sacks FM. Dietary approaches to prevent and treat hypertension: a scientific statement from the American Heart Association.... Read more »Asthma in Adults: References
ReferencesAkbari O, Faul JL, Hoyte EG, Berry GJ, Wahlstrom J, Kronenberg M, et al. CD4+ invariant T-cellreceptor+ natural killer T cells in bronchial asthma. N Engl J Med.... Read more »Heart Attack and Acute Coronary Syndrome: References
ReferencesBhatt DL, Fox KA, Hacke W, Berger PB, Black HR, Boden WE, et al. Clopidogrel and aspirin versus aspirin alone for the prevention of atherothrombotic events. N Engl J Med. 2006 Mar 21; [Epub... Read more »Cholesterol and Other Lipids: References
ReferencesAppel LJ, Sacks FM, Carey VJ, Obarzanek E, Swain JF, Miller ER 3rd, et al. Effects of protein, monounsaturated fat, and carbohydrate intake on blood pressure and serum lipids: results of... Read more »Related News
Could an Aspirin a day Reduce Breast Cancer?
May 13, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A new study finds taking an aspirin a day may lower a woman's risk for a common type of breast cancer. The study reveals daily... Read summary »
Fat Causing Diseases
September 15, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Doctors know obese patients are at an increased risk of diabetes, cardiovascular disease and metabolic syndrome. But... Read summary »
Bubbles Predict Heart Attacks
November 20, 2006PORTLAND, Ore. (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- The only thing Elton Cain remembers about being rushed to the hospital was the tightness in his chest.... Read summary »
Fighting a Killer Infection: MRSA
May 05, 2008NASHVILLE (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- Anne Matthews was thrilled when doctors told her she delivered a healthy baby boy. But that joy turned to... Read summary »
Protecting Brains
February 28, 2007ATLANTA (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- It's incredible that Robert Smith can even walk. He was in a coma for two months after a car crash. "I was... Read summary »
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