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Anti-Cholesterol Process Invented
June 18, 2013 — A research scientist has discovered a way to make phytosterol molecules from plants dispersible in beverages and foods that are consumed by humans, potentially opening the way to dramatic reductions ... > full story -
Eating Behaviors of Preschoolers May Be Related to Future Risk of Heart Disease
June 17, 2013 — Eating behaviors of preschoolers may be associated with risk of cardiovascular disease in later life, suggests a new ... > full story -
Vegetable Oil Is Good for You, Experts Say
June 7, 2013 — Since the 1970s, researchers have known that lineolic acid (LA) helps reduce blood cholesterol levels, and for decades, scientists have known that consuming LA can help lower the risk of heart ... > full story -
Cholesterol Sets Off Chaotic Blood Vessel Growth
May 29, 2013 — A new study has identified a protein that is responsible for regulating blood vessel growth by mediating the efficient removal of cholesterol from the cells. Unregulated development of blood vessels ... > full story -
Nordic Diet Lowers Cholesterol, Study Finds
May 29, 2013 — A healthy Nordic diet lowers cholesterol levels, and therefore the risk of cardiovascular disease, a pan-Nordic study has found. There was also decreased inflammation associated with pre-diabetes. ... > full story -
Work-Related Stress Linked to Increased Blood Fat Levels, Cardiovascular Health Risks
May 16, 2013 — New results link job stress to dyslipidemia, a disorder that alters the levels of lipids and lipoproteins in the blood. An altered lipid profile is dangerous for the ... > full story -
Jekyll Into Hyde: Breathing Auto Emissions Turns HDL Cholesterol from 'Good' to 'Bad'
May 15, 2013 — Academic researchers have found that breathing motor vehicle emissions triggers a change in high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, altering its cardiovascular protective qualities so that it ... > full story -
Cholesterol-Lowering Drug May Reduce Exercise Benefits for Obese Adults
May 15, 2013 — Researchers found that simvastatin, a generic type of drug typically prescribed to lower cholesterol and prevent heart disease, hindered the positive effects of exercise for obese and overweight ... > full story -
Four Genes Identified That Influence Levels of 'Bad' Cholesterol
May 15, 2013 — Scientists have identified four genes in baboons that influence levels of “bad” cholesterol. This discovery could lead to the development of new drugs to reduce the risk of heart ... > full story -
Whole Walnuts and Their Extracted Oil Improve Cardiovascular Disease Risk
May 8, 2013 — Consumption of whole walnuts or their extracted oil can reduce cardiovascular risk through a mechanism other than simply lowering cholesterol, according to ... > full story
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