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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Vitamin B doesn't help the heart: study
The results of a new study suggest that taking vitamin B supplements is unlikely to help prevent strokes and heart attacks in people who suffer from or have risk factors for heart disease. 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 > -
Is your heart healthy? Touch your toes to find out
If you're over 40 and can sit on the ground and reach past your toes it may indicate that your arteries are also flexible. Read Summary > -
How to call in sick without losing your job
Experts discuss the best ways to call in sick without jeopardizing your job, including how to make the call and which days of the week will arouse the most suspicion if you consistently choose them to call in sick. Read Summary > -
Inexpensive drug combo may prevent heart attack, stroke
According to new research, giving a daily statin and ACE-inhibitor to people at high risk for having a heart attack or stroke may reduce their chances of such a cardiac event by more than 60 percent. Read Summary > -
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 >
