Low “Good” Cholesterol May Raise Alzheimer’s Risk
A low level of high-density lipoproteins (HDL), commonly known as “good” cholesterol, may raise the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease say US researchers, who caution their findings still need to be confirmed by other studies. The researchers, from Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons, New York, NY, report their... more
High Dietary Fat, Cholesterol Linked To Increase Risk Of Prostate Cancer
Elevated fat and cholesterol levels found in a typical American-style diet plays an important role in the growth and spread of prostate cancer, say researchers at Thomas Jefferson University’s Kimmel Cancer Center. Their study, the first to show such an association, is published in the December issue of The American Journal of Pathology. It demonstrates... more
New Drug Significantly Raises Good Cholesterol, Cuts Bad Nearly In Half
An experimental drug more than doubles the level of good cholesterol and cuts the bad kind nearly in half without the blood pressure increase linked to another agent in its class, according to late-breaking clinical trial results presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2010. Determining the EFficacy and Tolerability of... more
Better Cholesterol Drugs May Follow Researcher’s Breakthrough
Thanks to a discovery by a Saint Louis University researcher, scientists have identified an important microRNA that may allow us to better control cholesterol levels in blood. Led by Angel Baldán, Ph.D., assistant professor of biochemistry and molecular biology at Saint Louis University and published in a recent issue of Proceedings of the National... more
Low Cholesterol Diet to Keep your Cholesterol Level Low
Genetic factors and diet are the two most common reasons for high cholesterol levels in your body. Though, you may not do anything about what you inherited genetically, you can always control your diet to keep the cholesterol level low, as required by your body. A high cholesterol level leads to building up of a waxy substance cholesterol plaque... more
Does a High Cholesterol Diet Increase Cholesterol in the Body?
If you’ve been diagnosed with high cholesterol, you’re probably trying to modify your existing diet to lower your cholesterol. You might be surprised to learn that a high cholesterol diet is not necessarily the culprit behind your high serum lipid levels. Let’s talk about cholesterol first, and then we’ll get into the effects... more
The Good And Bad About High Cholesterol
To begin with, throughout the world, cholesterol levels (measured in the blood) vary widely. Generally, people who live in countries where blood cholesterol levels are lower, such as Japan, have lower rates of heart disease. Countries with very high cholesterol levels, such as Finland, have very high rates of coronary heart disease. However, some populations... more
Why You Should Be Lowering Blood Cholesterol Naturally
Lots of people want to know about ways to lower cholesterol naturally. Fortunately, there are answers available. It is important to first know there is no magic pill for reducing cholesterol levels. What is essential is that you are keeping to a diet that is particularly designed to lower cholesterol levels. To lower the level of cholesterol in your... more
Blood Cholesterol
Cholesterol, a yellowish fatty substance, is one of the essential ingredients of the body. Although it is essential to life, it has a bad reputation, being a major villain in heart disease. Every person with high blood cholesterol is regarded as a potential candidate for heart attack or a stroke. Most of the cholesterol found in the body is produced... more
What You Should Know About Cholesterol Testing
When should I undergo a cholesterol test? What would the results say about my health? How many tests are there and which will give me the best results? Unlike any other health tests, cholesterol testing does not diagnose disease. Instead, it reveals the risks of developing heart disease. Cholesterol testing is considered necessary in preventive health... more
