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Not All 'Good Cholesterol' Is 'Good': Raising HDL Not a Sure Route to Countering Heart Disease
May 16, 2012 — Medical researchers explored naturally occurring genetic variations in humans to test the connection between HDL levels and heart attack. By studying the genes of roughly 170,000 individuals, the ... > full story -
Plant Breeders Develop an Even Heart-Healthier Oat
May 16, 2012 — Plant breeders have developed a new oat variety that's significantly higher in the compound that makes this grain so ... > full story -
Some HDL, or 'Good' Cholesterol, May Not Protect Against Heart Disease
May 7, 2012 — A new study has found that a subclass of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, the so-called "good" cholesterol, may not protect against coronary heart disease and in fact may be ... > full story -
Eating Fish, Chicken, Nuts May Lower Risk of Alzheimer's Disease
May 2, 2012 — A new study suggests that eating foods that contain omega-3 fatty acids, such as fish, chicken, salad dressing and nuts, may be associated with lower blood levels of a protein related to Alzheimer's ... > full story -
Evidence That BMI Has an Independent and Causal Effect on Heart Disease Risk
May 1, 2012 — In addition to the many risk factors associated with poor health, reducing body mass index (BMI) will have a considerable and independent impact if you want to reduce the risk of developing ischemic ... > full story -
Beyond Apples: A Serving a Day of Dark Chocolate Might Keep the Doctor Away
April 24, 2012 — Dark chocolate may reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease by improving glucose levels and lipid ... > full story -
Soda Consumption Increases Overall Stroke Risk
April 20, 2012 — Researchers have found that greater consumption of sugar-sweetened and low-calorie sodas is associated with a higher risk of stroke. Conversely, consumption of caffeinated or decaffeinated coffee was ... > full story -
Cancer-Fighting Goodness Found in Cholesterol, Study Suggests
April 19, 2012 — A team of four scientists is arguing that cholesterol may slow or stop cancer cell growth. They describe how cholesterol-binding proteins called ORPs may control cell ... > full story -
Specific Protein May Increase Risk of Blood-Vessel Constriction Linked to Gum Disease
April 18, 2012 — A protein involved in cellular inflammation may increase the risk of plaque containing blood vessels associated with inflammatory gum disease, according to new ... > full story -
Common Cholesterol Medication May Impact Kidney Health
April 17, 2012 — Older patients taking a common cholesterol medication should be cautious of the impact on their kidney health. In a new study by Dr. Amit Garg, Scientist at the Lawson Health Research Institute and ... > full story
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