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Statins can protect against Alzheimer's disease, according to new study
High cholesterol levels are considered to be a risk factor not only for cardiovascular disease including stroke, but also for the development of Alzheimer's disease. view more (2009-06-22)
Understanding Heart Disease: Research Explains Link Between Cholesterol and Heart Disease
Cholesterol contributes to atherosclerosis - a condition that greatly increases the risk of heart attack and stroke - by suppressing the activity of a key protein that protects the heart and blood vessels, researchers at the Saint Louis University School of Medicine have found. view more (2007-09-19)
Obesity may hinder optimal control of blood pressure and cholesterol
Obese patients taking medications to lower their blood pressure and cholesterol levels are less likely to reach recommended targets for these cardiovascular disease risk factors than their normal weight counterparts, according to new research presented at the 2009 Canadian Cardiovascular Congress hosted by the Canadian Cardiovascular Society and... view more... (2009-10-26)
New research shows neuroprotective effect of lovastatin
High cholesterol levels are considered to be a risk factor for cardiovascular disease including stroke. view more (2008-04-10)
MSU researcher studies ties between cholesterol drugs, muscle problems
A Michigan State University researcher is studying whether the most popular class of cholesterol-lowering drugs may cause muscle problems in users. view more (2008-11-12)
Children who learn heart healthy eating habits lower heart disease risk
A new study in a mid-August edition of Circulation: Journal of the America Heart Association confirms that when young children learn about heart healthy eating habits, it can strongly influence their heart disease risk later in life. view more (2007-09-12)
EZETROL® Co-Administration with Statin Therapy Results in Greater LDL Cholesterol Lowering and Goal Attainment for Patients with Diabetes and Metabolic Syndrome, Studies Reveal
Results from two new clinical trials show that patients with diabetes and metabolic syndrome who are treated with ezetimibe (EZETROL®) co-administered with a statin experience greater reductions in LDL ("bad") cholesterol, compared to patients taking a statin alone. The new data also demonstrates that patients with diabetes and... view more... (2004-09-07)
Cholesterol could be key to treating fetal alcohol syndrome
Small amounts of alcohol can interfere with the growth of a fetus, but added cholesterol may help prevent a wide array of neurological and physical defects from alcohol exposure, according to a new study in laboratory fish. view more (2007-03-09)
Cholesterol-lowering drugs don't offset healthy choices, study finds
Within the medical field, it is often assumed that patients view cholesterol-lowering medications (or statins) as a license to eat whatever they like -- they figure their medication has them covered, so a steak here and there won't hurt. view more (2007-08-02)
Pieces coming together in Parkinson's, cholesterol puzzle
In 2006, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill researchers published a study that found people with low levels of LDL cholesterol are more likely to have Parkinson's disease than people with high LDL levels. view more (2008-04-07)
New Data Reinforces Greater Efficacy of Ezetimibe Together with Statin Therapy
Studies Demonstrate Greater Cholesterol Lowering Effect of Dual Inhibition of Two Sources of Cholesterol SEVILLE, SPAIN, 19 APRIL, 2004 -- Merck & Co., Inc. and Schering-Plough Corporation today announced results from studies presented at the European Atherosclerosis Society (EAS) conference in Seville. The results from these studies... view more... (2004-04-21)
Unfavourable blood fat levels predict rheumatoid arthritis up to 10 years later
An unfavourable ratio of blood fats could herald the development of the inflammatory joint disease rheumatoid arthritis up to 10 years later, suggests research published ahead of print in the Annals of Rheumatic Diseases. view more (2006-06-05)
New role for protein in fat cells may improve understanding of obesity and diabetes
Scientists have shown for the first time that a protein involved in the transfer of fat in the blood may also influence how fat cells store fat. view more (2007-07-20)
Cholesterol-lowering drugs may help stroke patients get well
Patients who are taking statins, the cholesterol-lowering drugs, before they suffer a stroke leave hospital in a better state, according to research published in BMC Medicine this week. As statin use is on the increase, perhaps suffering a stroke may no longer have such serious consequences for many people. view more (2004-03-17)
Fish oil and red yeast rice studied for lowering blood cholesterol
A great deal of scientific evidence shows that cholesterol-reducing medications known as statins can help prevent coronary artery disease. view more (2008-07-09)
Daily diet of grapefruit minimizes risk factor for heart disease
Heart disease patients who eat one grapefruit daily can significantly reduce the levels of cholesterol in their blood in comparison to patients who do not eat the fruit, a new study has found. Chronic high blood cholesterol is a major risk factor for heart disease. view more (2006-02-16)
Statins benefit for kidney-transplant patients
Embargo: 0001 H (London time) Tuesday 3 June 2003. Authors of a study published on THE LANCET'S website today (www.thelancet.com) highlight how statins (cholesterol-lowering drugs) could offer protection against cardiovascular disease for people who have undergone kidney transplantation. Kidney-transplant patients are at an increased risk of... view more... (2003-05-30)
Novel Health Food Composition Proves Highly Effective
A more than 50 % increase in the life span of Zucker rats, a commonly used animal model for human obesity, was seen by enrichment of unhealthy food with a novel combination of plant sterols and mineral nutrients. Extensive studies in the University of Helsinki have shown that the increase in life span is mainly due to the ability of this new... view more... (2004-11-04)
High levels of lipoprotein(a) in women associated with increased risk for cardiovascular events
Women with extremely high levels of lipoprotein(a), particularly those with high levels of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, have an increased risk for cardiovascular events. view more (2006-09-20)
Linking 2 molecular pieces of the Alzheimer's puzzle
Researchers have uncovered a biological link between the protein whose mutation causes early-onset Alzheimer's disease (AD) and a gene variant linked to late-onset AD. The researchers said their finding could lead to new approaches to treating AD. view more (2007-10-04)
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