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Top Cholesterol News
Staying informed is the key to battling cholesterol. Treatments, diet, and suggested excercise are all constantly changing. You'll also be surprised to learn what other factors can affect the health of your bloodstream.
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Scientists Heal Damaged Arteries in Pigs
Researchers hope this work can one day be used to help people who have the artery-clogging condition atherosclerosis. Read Summary > -
Big Fast Food Chains Have Cut Trans Fats: Study
Scientists at the University of Minnesota's School of Public Health have found that major American fast food chains have significantly reduced their use of trans fats in their cooking oils. Read Summary > -
Cholesterol Screening Rates Too Low in Young Adults: CDC
Researchers at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say only about 50 percent of American young adults have their cholesterol screened, even though about 25 percent of them have increased levels of bad cholesterol. Read Summary > -
Drugmaker Recalls Some Coumadin Tablets
Bristol-Myers Squibb has initiated a voluntary recall of three lots of physician sample blister packs of Coumadin® 1 mg tablets and five lots, of Coumadin 1 mg tablet hospital unit dose (HUD) blister packs. Read Summary > -
Tai Chi and Qigong Helps Mental, Physical Health: Study
A review of previous research has found Tai Chi and Qigong exercise routines can offer a number of significant mental and physical health benefits. Read Summary > -
All Children Should Have Cholesterol Screened: Study
According to a new study published in the journal Pediatrics, thousands of children who could benefit from cholesterol-lowering medications are not getting these treatments because current screening guidelines exclude many kids. Read Summary > -
The Most Fattening Foods in the 50 States
Experts pick each of the 50 states "worst offenders" in terms of artery-clogging foods, including Alaska's Eskimo Ice Cream and Wisconsin's deep-fried cheese curds. Read Summary > -
2 Ways to Lower Children's Cholesterol Without Meds
A new report from Consumer Reports Best Buy Drugs warns that parents should think carefully about the choice to put their children on statins because the drugs have not been extensively tested in kids. Read Summary >
