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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U.S. high cholesterol rates down 30 percent: CDC
A new report from researchers at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has found that the number of people who have high levels of bad cholesterol in the United States dropped by nearly 30 percent between 1999 and 2006. Read Summary > -
Selenium supplements may boost cholesterol
British scientists have found that taking selenium supplements may increase people's cholesterol levels and boost their risk of developing heart disease. Read Summary > -
High cholesterol boosts heart failure risk: study
According to a new study, high cholesterol levels can significantly increase a person's risk of heart failure. Read Summary > -
10 things you may not know about cholesterol
A health reporter discusses 10 surprising facts about cholesterol, including the fact that cholesterol can show on the skin. Read Summary > -
Scientists developing new weapon to fight cholesterol
Scientists at UCLA have developed tiny particles that mimic the action of good cholesterol in the body by attaching to cholesterol before it can grow into harmful plaque deposits. Read Summary > -
Genetically modified soybean good source of omega-3
Scientists have engineered a soybean whose oil boosts the body's production of an important omega-3 fatty acid Read Summary > -
Adding niacin does not help statin users: study
Seniors who have coronary artery disease and take statins receive no added benefits from adding the B vitamin niacin to their drug regimen, a new study suggests. Read Summary > -
Cholesterol tests can be simplified: study
British researchers say people's good and total cholesterol levels can be tested without requiring patients to fast, and without measuring their levels of triglycerides. Read Summary >
