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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FDA Approves Crestor for Wider Use
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved AstraZeneca's cholesterol-lowering drug Crestor (rosuvastatin) for older adults who have healthy cholesterol levels but other heart risks. Read Summary > -
Prostate Cancer Treatments Raise Heart Disease Risks: Study
Researchers are reporting that prostate cancer treatments that block the supply of male hormones raise cholesterol, increase the likelihood of obesity, and worsen blood sugar, all of which raise men's risk of heart attack. Read Summary > -
Omega-3 Fatty Acids May Slow Cell Aging
Scientists say omega-3 fatty acids appear to help reduce the rate that cells age, a finding that may explain one of the ways these acids help the heart. Read Summary > -
Statins May Treat Sickle Cell Disease
Results from a new study in mice suggest that cholesterol-lowering statins may reduce the risk of a common and dangerous infection in people who suffer from sickle cell disease. Read Summary > -
1 in 5 American Kids Has High Cholesterol: Study
A new report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has found that one in every five kids in the United States has either high levels of bad cholesterol, low levels of good cholesterol, or high levels triglycerides. Read Summary > -
Treat All Heart Risk Factors, Not Just Cholesterol: Study
Treating all the risk factors that contribute to heart attacks is more beneficial to patients than simply working to lower their cholesterol levels, a new study has found. Read Summary > -
Most Fast-Food Fries Cooked in Most Unhealthy Oil: Study
A new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences has found that most french fries served in U.S. restaurants are fried in corn oil, which is considered to be the worst for human heart health. Read Summary > -
Mail-Order Pharmacies May Help People Stay on Meds
Researchers have found that using mail-order pharmacies may help people who have high cholesterol, high blood pressure, or diabetes stay on the medications their doctors prescribe to treat the conditions. Read Summary >
