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Cholesterol Levels Appear to Be Improving Among US Youths
August 7, 2012 In a study involving more than 16,000 U.S. children and adolescents, there has been a decrease in average total cholesterol levels over the past 2 decades, although almost 1 in 10 had elevated total ... > full story -
Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs May Be Linked to Increased Cataract Risk
August 7, 2012 Patients using cholesterol-lowering statin drugs may be at increased risk of developing age-related cataracts, according to a ... > full story -
Shift Work Linked to Increased Risk of Heart Attack and Stroke
July 27, 2012 Shift work is associated with an increased risk of major vascular problems, such as heart attacks and strokes, concludes a new ... > full story -
Study Identifies Receptor's Role in Regulating Obesity, Type 2 Diabetes
July 26, 2012 A recent study demonstrates that the A2b-type adenosine receptor, A2bAR, plays a significant role in the regulation of high fat, high cholesterol diet-induced symptoms of type 2 ... > full story -
New Lipid Screening Guidelines for Children Overly Aggressive, Experts Say
July 23, 2012 Recent guidelines recommending cholesterol tests for children fail to weigh health benefits against potential harms and costs, according to a new ... > full story -
First Polypill Trial in People Selected on Age Alone (50 and Over) Shows Substantial Health Benefit
July 18, 2012 Results of a randomized trial show that a four-component Polypill given to people aged 50 and over to reduce their risk of heart attack and stroke, the most common causes of death worldwide, achieved ... > full story -
Kawasaki Disease in Childhood Linked to Increased Risk of Adult Heart Disease
July 17, 2012 Researchers have linked Kawasaki Disease, a serious childhood illness that causes inflammation of blood vessels throughout the body, with early-onset and accelerated atherosclerosis, a leading cause ... > full story -
Measuring HDL Particles as Opposed to HDL Cholesterol Is a a Better Indicator of Coronary Heart Disease, Study Suggests
July 11, 2012 Researchers have discovered that measuring HDL particles as opposed to HDL cholesterol is a much better indicator of coronary heart ... > full story -
Naturally Occurring Molecule May Prevent Atherosclerosis
July 11, 2012 Researchers have discovered that a naturally occurring molecule may play a role in preventing plaque buildup inside arteries, possibly leading to new plaque-fighting drugs and improved screening of ... > full story -
Turning Off Key Piece of Genetic Coding Eliminates Toxic Effect of Statins, Study Suggests
July 9, 2012 A new study sheds light on cholesterol and bile metabolism in the ... > full story
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