 High Cholesterol Linked to Alzheimer's Disease: Study
 05.10.2011 18:03  27525453 views  0 comments
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New research published in the medical journal Neurology suggests that high levels of cholesterol may increase a person's risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. Read more »
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Diabetes Patients Respond Better to Empathetic Doctors: Study
16.03.2011 14:16 27406764 views 0 comments
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If you have diabetes, you may experience better blood sugar control if your primary doctor has an empathetic bedside manner, a new study suggests. Read more »
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Long-Term Use of Statins Does Not Boost Cancer Risk: Study
14.12.2010 21:25 27659223 views 0 comments
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According to a new study, the long-term use of statins such as Zocor, Crestor, and Lipitor has little effect on a person's risk of developing cancer. Read more »
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Red Yeast Rice Supplement Ingredients Vary Widely
26.10.2010 19:16 26944736 views 0 comments
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Different formulations of red yeast rice supplements--which many take to lower their cholesterol--are widely inconsistent in the amounts of active ingredients they contain, a new study suggests. Read more »
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Dark Chocolate-Cholesterol Claim Triggers Controversy
19.10.2010 4:23 27378026 views 0 comments
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Results from a study suggest that an ingredient in dark chocolate may lower cholesterol in diabetics, but experts say other compounds in the chocolate may cancel out this benefit. Read more »
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Some Lipitor Tablets Recalled
08.10.2010 17:16 27364127 views 0 comments
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Drugmaker Pfizer has recalled 191,000 bottles of its cholesterol-lowering drug Lipitor because of complaints of a noticeable odor in some tablets. Read more »
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Supreme Court to Hear Cholesterol Drug Case
05.10.2010 20:49 27250307 views 0 comments
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The U.S. Supreme Court has decided to hear the case of people who say they were harmed by the cholesterol drug Baycol (cerivastatin), which was pulled off the market in 2001. Read more »
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Soybean Oil May Provide Fish-Free Omega 3
01.10.2010 1:17 27475112 views 0 comments
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Researchers say an enriched form of soybean oil may be a viable alternative to fish oil for helping people obtain heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids. Read more »
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Giving More People Statins Cost-Effective, Study Finds
01.10.2010 0:10 27128212 views 0 comments
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U.S. researchers say giving cholesterol-lowering statins to more people would be a cost-effective way to help prevent heart attacks. Read more »
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Non-Stick Cookware, Waterproof Fabrics May Boost Cholesterol in Kids
07.09.2010 19:06 27002099 views 0 comments
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Chemicals used in the manufacture of non-stick cookware and waterproof fabrics may be absorbed into children's blood and increase their levels of bad cholesterol, new research suggests. Read more »
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Statin Use Does Not Boost Cancer Risk: Review
07.09.2010 17:37 25963658 views 0 comments
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A review of previous studies has found no evidence that cholesterol-lowering statins cause cancer, researchers say. Read more »
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Statins May Help Some with Normal Cholesterol: Study
27.08.2010 19:25 26285077 views 0 comments
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Results from a new study suggest that cholesterol-lowering statins could protect people who have a so-called "intermediate risk" for heart disease. Read more »
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Fish Oil Plus a Low-Fat, High-Carb Diet Improves Cholesterol: Study
24.08.2010 17:03 25568247 views 0 comments
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Results from a new study suggest that adding fish oil to a diet high in complex carbohydrates and low in saturated fats may help people who have metabolic syndrome better reduce the risks associated with this condition. Read more »
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Take a Statin with Your Burger, Scientists Say
17.08.2010 16:38 25410123 views 0 comments
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British scientists say fast food restaurants should hand out a free cholesterol-lowering statin to their customers to offset the heart risks of eating fatty foods such as hamburgers, fries, and milkshakes. Read more »
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Some Statin Users Don't Need Good Cholesterol Boost: Study
17.08.2010 16:17 25004535 views 0 comments
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People with extremely low levels of bad cholesterol due to taking statins don't appear to benefit from increased levels of good cholesterol, researchers say. Read more »
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