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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Elevated Cholesterol in Youth Increases Heart Risks Later
Researchers say young people who have even mild high cholesterol have a greater risk of developing calcium deposits later in life, a development that can trigger hardening of the arteries and heart disease. Read Summary > -
Genome Study Pinpoints Genes That Control Cholesterol
New research published in the journal Nature details how scientists have identified nearly 100 genes in the human genome that may regulate cholesterol levels and the risk of coronary artery disease. Read Summary > -
Menstrual Cycle May Affect Cholesterol Levels
According to a new study, women's cholesterol levels can fluctuate throughout their menstrual cycle because of changes in their levels of estrogen. Read Summary > -
Painkillers, Statins May Distort Prostate Cancer Test Results
Men who regularly take non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) to control pain or statins to treat high cholesterol may not get accurate results on tests that screen for prostate cancer, a new study has found. Read Summary > -
Scientists Heal Damaged Arteries in Pigs
Researchers hope this work can one day be used to help people who have the artery-clogging condition atherosclerosis. Read Summary > -
Big Fast Food Chains Have Cut Trans Fats: Study
Scientists at the University of Minnesota's School of Public Health have found that major American fast food chains have significantly reduced their use of trans fats in their cooking oils. Read Summary > -
Cholesterol Screening Rates Too Low in Young Adults: CDC
Researchers at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say only about 50 percent of American young adults have their cholesterol screened, even though about 25 percent of them have increased levels of bad cholesterol. Read Summary > -
Drugmaker Recalls Some Coumadin Tablets
Bristol-Myers Squibb has initiated a voluntary recall of three lots of physician sample blister packs of Coumadin® 1 mg tablets and five lots, of Coumadin 1 mg tablet hospital unit dose (HUD) blister packs. Read Summary >
