Safety of statins emphasized in new report
Dec 10, 2018
Statins are safe medications, and people with or at risk for heart disease and stroke should take them as directed, according to a new scientific statement from the 木瓜直播.
Cholesterol News
Have diabetes? Make sure to manage cholesterol, too
Nov 19, 2018
People who have diabetes should make sure their cholesterol is under control, and recent guidelines say that might mean taking a statin.
Coronary calcium test could help clarify heart disease risk聽鈥� and control cholesterol
Nov 13, 2018
When a patient's risk for heart disease is unclear, a screening for calcium in the arteries can help doctors define a plan of action for reducing cholesterol and cardiovascular risk.
New guidelines: Cholesterol should be on everyone's radar, beginning early in life
Nov 10, 2018
New cholesterol guidelines say managing the waxy, fat-like substance in the blood should be a concern for all ages.
Questions about cholesterol? Here are some answers.
Nov 10, 2018
Cholesterol is tricky to understand, but here are some basics.
Researchers suggest way to聽possibly eliminate聽artery-clogging condition
Oct 4, 2018
Researchers have proposed a unique clinical trial to reduce the early onset of atherosclerosis, the buildup of the plaque in the arteries that can lead to heart attacks and strokes.
Big fluctuations in BP and cholesterol increase heart disease, stroke risk
Oct 1, 2018
A new study shows that people who have significant fluctuations in blood pressure, blood sugar, body fat and cholesterol may be at high risk for heart attack or stroke.
'Bad' cholesterol can be deadly in otherwise healthy people
Aug 20, 2018
Healthy people with a low risk of cardiovascular disease may still need to keep a close eye on their cholesterol, according to new research.
Are eggs good for you or not?
Aug 16, 2018
The egg is standard breakfast fare, but many people may be wondering whether eggs are healthy.
鈥業deal鈥� heart health is eluding more of us, increasing risks of heart disease and death
May 18, 2018
The percentage of people with ideal heart health 鈥� measured by scoring seven lifestyle and biological markers 鈥� declined over two decades, according to a study that found people who maintain higher health scores over time have less risk of cardiovascular disease and death.