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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Tai Chi and Qigong Helps Mental, Physical Health: Study
A review of previous research has found Tai Chi and Qigong exercise routines can offer a number of significant mental and physical health benefits. Read Summary > -
All Children Should Have Cholesterol Screened: Study
According to a new study published in the journal Pediatrics, thousands of children who could benefit from cholesterol-lowering medications are not getting these treatments because current screening guidelines exclude many kids. Read Summary > -
The Most Fattening Foods in the 50 States
Experts pick each of the 50 states "worst offenders" in terms of artery-clogging foods, including Alaska's Eskimo Ice Cream and Wisconsin's deep-fried cheese curds. Read Summary > -
2 Ways to Lower Children's Cholesterol Without Meds
A new report from Consumer Reports Best Buy Drugs warns that parents should think carefully about the choice to put their children on statins because the drugs have not been extensively tested in kids. Read Summary > -
Study Finds Why Statins Can Cause Depression, Anxiety
Researchers say the results of a new study may explain why some people who take statins to lower their cholesterol experience feelings of anxiety and depression. Read Summary > -
Chewable Lipitor Approved for Kids in Europe
Drugmaker Pfizer is reporting that a chewable form of its cholesterol drug Lipitor has been approved for children in the European Union. Read Summary > -
Statins May Not Help Healthy Patients: Study
According to a new study, cholesterol-lowering statins such as Crestor, Lipitor, and Zocor do not appear to reduce the chances of death in people who are at risk for developing heart disease but don't already have the condition. Read Summary > -
Statins May Protect Against Prostate Cancer Recurrence
Duke University researchers say men who take cholesterol-lowering statins are one third less likely to experience recurrences of prostate cancer than men who don't take the meds. Read Summary >
