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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Low cholesterol reduces men's prostate cancer risk: study
Results from two new studies suggest that men who have lower cholesterol levels also have a lower risk of developing prostate cancer. Read Summary > -
FDA rejects Lipitor/Zetia combo drug application
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has rejected an application for a new cholesterol pill that combines Lipitor and Zetia, saying the agency needs more information about the stability and manufacturing of the drug. Read Summary > -
Statins may make fatigue worse for heart failure patients
Cholesterol-lowering statins may increase the risk of shortness of breath and fatigue in people who suffer from heart failure, new research suggests. Read Summary > -
Statins may prevent flu deaths
Cholesterol-lowering drugs such as Zocor, Crestor, and Lipitor may help prevent people with severe flu from dying, new research suggests. Read Summary > -
Household chemicals linked to cholesterol levels
Boston University researchers have found that chemicals found in food packaging, textile coating, and paper may affect people's cholesterol levels. Read Summary > -
Cocoa in chocolate may help the heart
Spanish researchers have found that the cocoa in chocolate appears to be healthy for the heart. Read Summary > -
Where weight settles affects clot risk: study
Women who have big hips and men who have big waists have a greater risk of developing venous thromboembolism (VTE), a new study has found. Read Summary > -
Dangerous lung clots may not come from legs: study
New research is refuting the idea that dangerous blood clots in the lungs called pulmonary emboli originate from clots in the deep veins of the legs and other parts of the lower body. Read Summary >
