Saturday, October 11, 2008

cholesterol

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7 Reasons Not to Dismiss Statin-Caused Pain

Muscle pain can often be treated, and might signal a more serious health issue. more >>

Health Buzz: Jalapeño Peppers and Other Health News

Disappointing Vytorin news, women rethinking tattoos, and an alternative to nursing homes more >>

Vytorin Fails to Lower Heart Valve Problems

Latest multi-country study shows troubled cholesterol drug no better than placebo at easing cardiovascular events in targeted patients more >>

Disease Prevention Programs Worth the Investment

Within five years, $16 billion a year could be saved, report claims more >>

Low-Fat Milk OK for Some Toddlers

Pediatricians look to help those at risk of obesity or with high cholesterol more >>

Diet Plans Produce Similar Results

Study finds Mediterranean and low-carb diets work just as well as low-fat ones more >>

Optimism About Heart Risk Pays Off

Study finds lower death rate for men with upbeat outlook, but same did not hold true for women more >>

Coronary Heart Disease Not a Cheery Condition

CDC survey found heart patients report lower quality of life, poorer outlook more >>

Warfarin Safer Than Heparin for Some Strokes

When clot forms in heart and travels to the brain, heparin more risky, study finds more >>

Beta Blockers Help Hospitalized Heart Failure Patients

Continuing treatment reduces death risk, rehospitalization rates, study finds more >>

Popular Tilapia Might Not Help Heart

Study finds farm-raised fish has high levels of unhealthy omega-6 fatty acids more >>

Finding Out How Flavonoids Protect the Heart

Meta-analysis shows specific cardiovascular effects of chocolate, soy protein, green tea more >>

6 Ways to Lower Your Kid's Cholesterol

Statins will not be the first line of defense for most kids—hard work will. more >>

Ankle-Arm Blood Pressure Test Predicts Heart Disease Risk

Could improve current assessments, report says more >>

Health Buzz: Food Diaries and Other Health News

Testing cholesterol in kids, heart attacks during pregnancy, and a new weapon against West Nile more >>

Your Toddler Might Need a Cholesterol Test

Many children as young as age 2 should be checked, according to new guidelines. more >>

Pediatricians Recommend Cholesterol Drugs for Some Kids

Children as young as 2 should be tested for high cholesterol, group says more >>

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 >>

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