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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TV drug ads are increasing--and so are concerns
Pharmaceutical companies are spending more money on television drug ads than ever before, but some patient advocates and doctors say the ads are damaging to both patients and the healthcare system. Read Summary > -
New test could ID 'silent' heart disease
A simple test called a coronary artery calcium scan could detect blockages in coronary arteries and help doctors identify patients with so-called "silent" heart disease. Read Summary > -
Peppermint may affect cholesterol meds
According to a recent study, peppermint oil can affect the way such statins as Zocor, Mevacor, and Lipitor work. Read Summary > -
Senate Finance Committee rejects public healthcare option
Five Democrats voted with all of the panel's Republicans in opposing the inclusion of the government-run option in the bill in what is expected to be the first of several battles in Congress over the public option. Read Summary > -
Cardiologists look to new clot-busting treatments
Cardiologists are reconsidering the best dosages of the blood thinner Plavix for angioplasty patients, and at the same are looking at new clot-busting drugs being developed to replace the drug. Read Summary > -
Knowing cholesterol levels may protect against heart disease
Doctors say many people who are taking cholesterol-lowering drugs assume their cholesterol numbers are okay, but this is often not the case. Read Summary > -
Statins should treat inflammation: study
An analysis of a study of more than 17,000 people has found that statins should be used to treat people who have acceptable cholesterol levels but high levels of inflammation. Read Summary > -
9 'mother's health rules' get an update
Should you clean your plate, avoid reading in the dark, and sit up straight? Some experts say no. Read Summary >
