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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Consumers turning to alternative cholesterol treatments
A growing number of consumers are turning to alternative and herbal treatments to lower their cholesterol, but experts are unsure if these treatments actually work. Read Summary > -
3 factors cut 10 years off men's lives: study
Researchers in Great Britain have found that middle-aged men who smoke, have high blood pressure, or have high cholesterol reduce their life expectancy by 10 to 15 years compared to men without these heart disease risk factors. Read Summary > -
Q&A: Is good cholesterol a sign of good health?
A reader whose good cholesterol level is 115 asks if this level is normal, and if it is a sign of good heart health. Read Summary > -
Most American adults have some heart disease risk
According to a new study, only 7.5 percent of Americans do not have risk factors for the development of heart disease, a figure that suggests decades of progress against the condition may be on the wane. Read Summary > -
Making the most of expiring health insurance
A health reporter talks about how you can prioritize the use of your employer's insurance if you believe you're in danger of losing it. Read Summary > -
Statins before vein surgery cuts complications risk
Dutch scientists have found that patients about to undergo vascular surgery who are given a dose of a cholesterol-lowering statin before the procedure appear to have a reduced risk of complications and death. Read Summary > -
Crestor reduces risk of heart problems in the elderly, maker says
Drugmaker AstraZenaca is reporting that its cholesterol-lowering medication Crestor cuts the risk of heart attacks, angioplasty, strokes, and death in elderly people who take the drug. Read Summary > -
Whole flaxseeds may lower cholesterol
The combined results of several studies suggest that adding whole flaxseeds--but not flaxseed oil--to your diet may help your lower cholesterol. Read Summary >
