Tuesday, November 24, 2009

cholesterol

Young Vets With PTSD More Prone to Heart Risk Factors

Researcher suspects mental health issues may lead to unhealthy habits more >>

Midlife Heart Risk Factors Linked to Later Dementia

High cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and smoking raise Alzheimer's risk more >>

Vitamin D Deficiency Linked to Heart Risk Factors in Kids

Studies find many U.S. children not getting enough more >>

The Low-Cholesterol Lifestyle: Four Rules for the Road

Eating Heart Healthy When Dining Out: 10 Tips

10 Questions to Ask Your Doctor about Your Cholesterol

Carotid Artery Sections React Differently to Plaque

Findings may help explain location of deadly builups more >>

Studies Affirm Value of Healthy Lifestyle

Those who ate right, exercised lowered chances of cardiovascular trouble more >>

In New York City, Trans Fat Ban Is Working

Success has spawned similar efforts across the U.S., report finds more >>

Healthy Diet, Exercise Keeps Mind Sharp As You Age

New research finds eating healthy, moderate activity are protective more >>

Coronary Calcium Scans Can Raise Cancer Risks

But study finds wide range of doses, lack of protocols for this screening test more >>

Genes Linked to Cholesterol in Cells Are Identified

Discovery could lead to new treatment targets, researchers say more >>

Statins May Cause Muscle Damage in Some Patients

People with serious muscle aches showed muscle fiber damage even after halting drugs, researchers say more >>

Study Supports Wider Use of Statins

Data shows reduction in heart attacks, strokes among those without established heart disease more >>

Newer Blood Tests May Not Improve Heart Risk Assessment

CRP, other disease-linked factors don't perform better than standard criteria, study finds more >>

Sporadic Spikes in Blood Pressure Hike Chances of Hypertension

People who have them in doctor's office, for example, at risk, study shows more >>

Global Efforts to Lower 'Bad' Cholesterol Working

Survey of nine countries finds improvements over 10-year period more >>

Omega-3 Fatty Acids Might Curb Depression in Heart Patients

Study found low levels in bloodstream correlated with increased risk more >>

Health Tip: Help Prevent Metabolic Syndrome

A possible precursor to diabetes and heart disease more >>

Newest Coated Stent Does Well in Real-World Trial

Safe and effective in an 'all-comer population,' researchers say more >>

A Substitute for Those Who Can't Take Statins?

Red yeast rice does well in small trial, but there are potential risks more >>

Cholesterol: Three Numbers You Need to Know

Another Blood Fat Fuels Heart Attack Risk

Danish study fingers high levels of lipoprotein(a) more >>

'Eco-Atkins' Diet Sheds More Than Pounds

Study found subbing plant-based proteins for animal ones also lowered cholesterol more >>

Advanced Cholesterol Care and Research Center

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