Latest Cholesterol Stories
redOrbit Staff & Wire Reports - Your Universe Online In a discovery that could help prevent and treat heart disease, a team of Canadian researchers say that they have found a protein that can increase the production of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol. The scientists, who presented their findings Sunday at the Canadian Cardiovascular Congress in Toronto, said that resistin, which is secreted by fatty tissue, causes human liver cells to produce more LDL, known as the "bad"...
FRAMINGHAM, Mass., Oct. 22, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- MassEcon has named Boston Heart Diagnostics (BHD) as a "Rising Star" winner for the Team Massachusetts Economic Impact Awards. The annual award celebrates companies that have made outstanding contributions to the Massachusetts economy. Boston Heart Diagnostics and the other winners will be recognized at a November 20(th) awards luncheon with featured speaker Governor Deval Patrick. More than 400 attendees are expected at the event,...
MAPLE GROVE, Minn., Oct. 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading cardiologist, Dr. Carl Lavie, Medical Director, Cardiac Rehabilitation and Prevention at the John Ochsner Heart and Vascular Institute, New Orleans, LA, urges people seeking dietary supplement niacin to make informed choices when adding one to their daily health routine because some of them have not been clinically proven to support good cholesterol. "Cardiologists like me have been recommending dietary supplement...
Peter Suciu for redOrbit.com – Your Universe Online There is often discussion about good cholesterol versus bad cholesterol, but now the bad cholesterol levels in American adults could be falling and that is certainly good news. A new government study released on Tuesday reported that cholesterol levels have significantly improved over the past 20 years. The causes are likely from a decrease in the intake of trans-fats in diets, as well as the use of cholesterol-lowering drugs. The...
Connie K. Ho for redOrbit.com – Your Universe Online Researchers at Oregon State University (OSU) recently conducted a comprehensive review and discovered that higher-dose use of particular statins can help treat high cholesterol and other blood lipid problems. In particular, the researchers believe that medications should be considered as an option after patients have tried to manage cholesterol issues with changes in diet and exercise. According to the review’s findings, some...
CHOP Scientist's Gene Chip Used to Expand List of Possible Drug Targets to Lower Lipid-Related Health Risks PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 11, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- In the largest-ever genetic study of cholesterol and other blood lipids, an international consortium has identified 21 new gene variants associated with risks of heart disease and metabolic disorders. The findings expand the list of potential targets for drugs and other treatments for lipid-related cardiovascular disease,...
MUMBAI, India, October 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Indians shun healthy food, at high risk for heart disease, says Saffolalife Study Younger population at high risk The Saffolalife Study 2012 revealed that 75 percent males in the age group of 30-34, stood at Cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk as compared to 57 percent females, highlighting how the younger male working force were falling prey to heart diseases....
ST. PAUL, Oct. 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- A new study presented today by pharmacy benefit manager Prime Therapeutics (Prime), in collaboration with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota (Blue Cross), at the Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy's 2012 Educational Conference, showed that individuals with high cholesterol who stayed on their statin medications over a two-year period were healthier but had a slightly higher overall cost of care. The study found individuals adherent to statin...
Anti-aging website, http://antiagingproductsreviewed.com/, is announcing new anti-aging review on the Marine D3 aging supplement after new reports from the Department of Health reveal the importance of controlling cholesterol and preventing both stroke and death. Houston, TX. (PRWEB) September 30, 2012 After the Department of Health released a new report last week, indicating the importance of controlling cholesterol, AntiAgingProductsReviewed.com announced a new review of the Marine D3...
INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Polymer Technology Systems, Inc. (PTS), the U.S.-based manufacturer of the CardioChek family of point-of-care diagnostic products, announced today that HEART UK has accepted CardioChek as the point-of-care system for lipid testing in a nationwide health screening program. HEART UK, the United Kingdom's (cholesterol) charity, works with the public and healthcare professionals to promote healthier lifestyles. HEART UK's acceptance of...
