High Cholesterol
Hypercholesterolemia is the presence of high levels of cholesterol in the blood. A number of lifestyle changes are recommended in those with high cholesterol including: smoking cessation, limiting alcohol consumption, physical activity, maintaining a healthy weight, and a diet low in saturated fats.
High Cholesterol Stories
Dosages that were too high increased the likelihood of kidney failure and hospital admission significantly says a new report.
A group of UCLA researchers said they have altered the makeup of tomatoes to include a peptide that may aid in the break down of bad cholesterol build up.
A new study is claiming that kids who drink whole milk as opposed to skim milk stand a better chance of not becoming obese later in life.
By looking at the medical records of 13,253 people over a 19-year span, researchers were able to validate that heart-benefiting actions also reduced cancer indignantly.
A study has found that stress can elevate your risk of a heart attack by 27 percent - the equivalent of smoking five cigarettes each day.
People don't need to fast before their lipid tests as the levels of cholesterol don't vary much in people who took the tests before a meal and those who took the same test after a meal.
The researchers' findings have buoyed doctors, but it is befuddling, considering the uptick in obesity during the same time period.
At $10 a month for a generic version, beta blockers are cheap and popular. A study suggests that the drug may be over-prescribed and that patients who take them are no less likely to die of their condition or to suffer from heart attacks or strokes.
It may be less catchy than the playground rhyme, but an apple a day may prevent the hardening of arteries and lower bad cholesterol.
Previous reports about the idea of eating little and often had been greeted with skepticism.
Researchers have found that your height indicates the likelihood of the cause of your death.
In a 180-degree turnaround from yesterday's news, The Lancet published a meta-analysis that found that the benefits of statin use outweighed the risks.