Sunday, July 6, 2008

cholesterol

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Health Buzz: Cholesterol and Dementia and Other Health News

The cost of generic drugs, California hospitals and the debate over Lyme disease. more >>

Lack of 'Good' HDL Cholesterol Linked to Memory Loss

The remedy lies in a more healthful lifestyle, rather than medications. more >>

Research Links Low HDL Levels With Memory Loss

But experts aren't ready to embrace the findings as fact more >>

'Silent Strokes' Strike One in 10 Healthy People

No symptoms, but some loss of brain function occurs, study finds more >>

Subtle Nervous System Problems Signal Stroke Risk

Italian study found poor reflexes, unstable posture, weakened hands warned of trouble more >>

Less Intensive Treatment Given Diabetic Women With Heart Disease

They have poorer control of risk factors, less likely to get cholesterol-lowering meds more >>

Scientists Discover Protein Involved in Fat Production

Mouse experiments might lead to new target for treating high cholesterol, researchers say more >>

A New Approach to Managing Diabetes

For some people, it may be better to bring down blood pressure and cholesterol than blood glucose. more >>

Artery-Opening Method Works Well in Women

Study finds improvement for both genders over 25-year period more >>

Antidepressants May Prevent Depression After Stroke

Problem-solving therapy could also make a difference, study shows more >>

Cholesterol Test Spots When HRT Raises Heart Risks

Ratio of 'good' to 'bad' cholesterol determined chances of trouble in postmenopausal women, study shows more >>

Lowering Cholesterol May Also Lower Prostate Cancer Risk

Statins, which lower cholesterol, also lower PSA levels, a warning sign of disease more >>

Mixed Results for Anti-Clotting Drugs in Heart Attacks

One therapy works, while another doesn't, studies find more >>

Oxidized LDL Cholesterol Linked to Metabolic Syndrome

Condition can lead to heart attack and stroke, researchers note more >>

Erectile Dysfunction a Strong Harbinger of Heart Trouble

Studies found having ED increased risk in diabetic men more >>

Statins May Help Older Women Control Irregular Heartbeat

The cholesterol-lowering drugs showed some benefits in preliminary trial more >>

High Blood Pressure, Cholesterol Associated With Eye Disease

Risk for retinal vein blockage more than doubles when these conditions go untreated more >>

Drugs Alone Don't Lower Heart Disease Risks for Overweight Americans

Study finds signs of trouble show up even when statins, blood pressure meds are used more >>

Noise in Artery Could Warn of Heart Risk

Carotid bruits linked to increased odds of heart attack, death, study finds more >>

Linking Alzheimer's and Cholesterol

It turns out that there may be a link between Alzheimer's disease and high cholesterol more >>

Middle-Aged Women: Here's a Diet for You

The DASH diet, like the Mediterranean diet, appears to safeguard the heart. more >>

Controlling Cholesterol

Cholesterol is a fatty substance that is essential for proper body functioning. more >>

The Cardiologist's Perspective on Cholesterol

No one argues over blood pressure and lifestyle changes. more >>

Lowering LDL Cholesterol Without Drugs

Beyond statins, try exercise, diet, and a supplement or two. more >>

The Smart Take on Statins

Are cholesterol-lowering drugs right for you? That depends. more >>

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