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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High Cholesterol Linked to Alzheimer's Disease: Study
New research published in the medical journal Neurology suggests that high levels of cholesterol may increase a person's risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. Read Summary > -
Diabetes Patients Respond Better to Empathetic Doctors: Study
If you have diabetes, you may experience better blood sugar control if your primary doctor has an empathetic bedside manner, a new study suggests. Read Summary > -
Long-Term Use of Statins Does Not Boost Cancer Risk: Study
According to a new study, the long-term use of statins such as Zocor, Crestor, and Lipitor has little effect on a person's risk of developing cancer. Read Summary > -
Red Yeast Rice Supplement Ingredients Vary Widely
Different formulations of red yeast rice supplements--which many take to lower their cholesterol--are widely inconsistent in the amounts of active ingredients they contain, a new study suggests. Read Summary > -
Dark Chocolate-Cholesterol Claim Triggers Controversy
Results from a study suggest that an ingredient in dark chocolate may lower cholesterol in diabetics, but experts say other compounds in the chocolate may cancel out this benefit. Read Summary > -
Some Lipitor Tablets Recalled
Drugmaker Pfizer has recalled 191,000 bottles of its cholesterol-lowering drug Lipitor because of complaints of a noticeable odor in some tablets. Read Summary > -
Supreme Court to Hear Cholesterol Drug Case
The U.S. Supreme Court has decided to hear the case of people who say they were harmed by the cholesterol drug Baycol (cerivastatin), which was pulled off the market in 2001. Read Summary > -
Soybean Oil May Provide Fish-Free Omega 3
Researchers say an enriched form of soybean oil may be a viable alternative to fish oil for helping people obtain heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids. Read Summary >
