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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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 > -
Crestor approved for kids with high cholesterol
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the cholesterol-lowering drug Crestor for kids with a genetic condition that causes high cholesterol. Read Summary > -
Drinking may help the heart--but with risks
Drinking alcohol has been found to have some positive effects on cardiovascular health, but experts say the health risks associated with drinking far outweigh the potential benefits. Read Summary > -
Statin muscle pain linked to gene mutation
Scientists at Duke University have found that people who take cholesterol-lowering statins and who have a common gene mutation are more likely to have muscle aches related to the drugs' use. Read Summary >
