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Early life growth spurts protect against 'bad' cholesterol
all toddlers and rapidly growing teens are likely to find themselves with lower cholesterol, particularly the "bad" type, in later life, suggests research in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health. view more (2007-03-02)
Cholesterol treatment, including statins, may slow Alzheimer's disease progression
Cholesterol lowering drugs, including statins, may slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease, concludes a study in the Journal of Neurology Neurosurgery and Psychiatry. view more (2005-11-17)
Prions link cholesterol to neurodegeneration
Prion infection of neurons increases the free cholesterol content in cell membranes. A new study published in the online open access journal BMC Biology suggests that disturbances in membrane cholesterol may be the mechanism by which prions cause neurodegeneration and could point to a role for cholesterol in other neurodegenerative diseases. view more (2008-02-12)
Lowering your cholesterol may decrease your risk of cancer
Current research suggests that lowering cholesterol may block the growth of prostate tumors. The related report by Solomon et al, "Ezetimibe Is an Inhibitor of Tumor Angiogenesis," appears in the March 2009 issue of The American Journal of Pathology. view more (2009-02-24)
High cholesterol in your 40s increases risk of Alzheimer's disease
People with high cholesterol in their early 40s are more likely to develop Alzheimer's disease than those with low cholesterol. view more (2008-04-16)
Sex inequalities found in primary care treatment of heart disease
A study in this week's BMJ reports that treatment of heart disease in primary care is systematically biased towards men, despite no suggestion of sex differences in the management of these patients in England's national service framework for coronary heart disease. Data for over 5,000 men and women with ischaemic heart disease in the Trent health... view more... (2001-04-03)
Eating soy protein helps control cholesterol
Soy protein helps lower total cholesterol, low-density lipid "bad" cholesterol and triglycerides, and slightly raises high-density lipid "good" cholesterol. view more (2006-09-21)
Low HDL cholesterol from gene variation not associated with increased risk of ischemic heart disease
Lower levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol due to a gene mutation is not associated with an increased risk of ischemic heart disease, according to a study in the June 4 issue of JAMA. view more (2008-06-04)
Use of statins favors the wealthy, creating new social disparities in cholesterol
Since the introduction of statins to treat high cholesterol, the decline in lipid levels experienced by the wealthy has been double that experienced by the poor. view more (2009-09-25)
Cholesterol levels and use of lipid-lowering drugs are not associated with breast cancer risk
Cholesterol levels and use of statins or other lipid-lowering drugs are not associated with breast cancer risk, according to a study in the October 24 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine, one of the JAMA/Archives journals. view more (2005-10-25)
Orthodox Christianity lowers your cholesterol
Following the fasting regimes laid down by the Greek Orthodox Church could reduce your chances of suffering from heart disease. So says a recent article in BMC Public Health. A group of researchers from the University of Crete found that Greek Orthodox Christians who avoided specified foods three times a year had lower levels of cholesterol and... view more... (2003-05-28)
New research finds direct link between high cholesterol and prostate cancer
Researchers from Italy have found what they believe to be the first direct link between high cholesterol levels and prostate cancer. view more (2006-04-12)
What are your odds of surviving into your hundreds?
A genetic factor that protects you against heart disease during middle age could reduce the odds that you'll celebrate your hundredth birthday. Research published in BMC Medical Genetics shows that a genetic trait, which is rarely found in centenarians, is associated with lower cholesterol levels. The risk of suffering from heart disease is... view more... (2004-02-18)
Cholesterol drug hits diabetes with one-two punch, Tulane study says
Patients with type 2 diabetes may soon be able to control their glucose and their cholesterol levels with a single drug. view more (2007-07-09)
Health benefits of physical activity more pronounced in women
Many experimental studies have found that physical exercise can improve cholesterol levels and subsequently decrease the risks of cardiovascular disease; however, few of these studies have included enough participant diversity to provide ethnic breakdowns. view more (2009-07-30)
Clinical study on heart failure to use cholesterol-lowering statin
An advanced study launched at Yale School of Medicine is evaluating the role of statin therapy in patients with heart failure, one of the leading causes of hospitalization in people over age 65. view more (2005-11-14)
Most Cardiologists Believe That LDL Cholesterol Should Be Lowered
Beyond Current Guidelines for Patients with Risk Factors, Reveals New Pan-European Survey view more (2004-08-31)
A scientific breakthrough on the control of the bad cholesterol
A study performed by the team of Dr. Nabil G. Seidah, Director of the Biochemical Neuroendocrinology Research Unit at the IRCM, shows for the very first time that the degradation by PCSK9 of the LDLR receptor view more (2008-11-25)
MIT links gene to cholesterol
MIT researchers have discovered a link between a gene believed to promote long lifespan and a pathway that flushes cholesterol from the body. view more (2007-10-12)
Surprise - Cholesterol May Actually Pose Benefits, Study Shows
If you're worried about high cholesterol levels and keeping heart-healthy as you get older, don't push aside bacon and eggs just yet. A new study says they might actually provide a benefit. view more (2008-01-10)
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