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Study Says 'Good' Cholesterol Doctrine may be Flawed

No evidence to back the belief that higher levels of good cholesterol boost cardiovascular health, says study published in Lancet. High concentrations

Good Cholesterol may Not Always Protect Against Heart Disease

A subclass of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol or the so-called "good" cholesterol may actually be harmful, anew study by Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) researchers has found.

Cholesterol and Cancer-Fighting Properties

Scientists have revealed that cholesterol may slow or stop cancer cell growth. The study, which includes a Simon Fraser University researcher, describes

Cholesterol Rates Influence Economy and Healthcare System

The impact of cholesterol rates among the population of a country have been examined in a new study. People with a history of high cholesterol who

Lowering LDL Cholesterol as Soon as Possible is Associated With Better Outcomes

It is well-known that coronary atherosclerosis is a hardening of the arteries due to a build-up of fat and cholesterol. The former can lead to heart attacks

Research Says Good Cholesterol can Help Fight Heart Disease

The role of high density lipoprotein (HDL) in protecting against heart disease has been confirmed by a University of Amsterdam cardiologist. John

How Good Cholesterol Turns Bad: New Evidence

A recent study provides evidence to explain how cholesteryl ester transfer protein (CETP) mediates the conversation of cholesterol from 'good' HDLs to 'bad' LDLs.

Drugs to Handle 'Bad' Cholesterol on the Verge of Realization

New drugs aiming to lower dangerous or 'bad' cholesterol in a more targeted manner could shortly be a reality, reports a new study. Scientists from

Green Tea Lowers LDL

Green tea in the form of drink or capsule helps to cut down the 'bad cholesterol' (LDL cholesterol) by 5-6 points from total cholesterol, according to a US study.

New Medication Boosts 'Good' Cholesterol, Lowers Bad Cholesterol Levels

Using new drug evacetrapib alone or in combination with statins significantly increases in HDL-C levels and decreases in LDL-C levels, according to a

Injection Depresses Cholesterol in Prelim Human Trial

Patients incapable of controlling their cholesterol levels with medications may one day be able to lower their "bad" cholesterol with an injectant, shows

New Therapy That Helps Increase Good Cholesterol Found

Researchers in US have found a new therapy that helps to boost the good cholesterol and lower triglycerides in the blood. The therapy could act as a potential

Healthy Food Better At Fixing High Cholesterol Than Pills

Statins aren't as good as a healthy diet when it comes to lowering your cholesterol, a new study said. In fact, statins can sap your energy and cause problems for your sex life.

Novel Therapeutic Target To Increase 'Good' Cholesterol Identified

Researchers claim to have identified a novel therapeutic target that helps to reduce triglycerides and increase "good" cholesterol levels. "The discovery

Increasing 'Good' Cholesterol Cuts Heart Attack, Stroke Risk in Diabetics

Increasing levels of high-density lipoproteins, better known as HDL or "good" cholesterol, reduced the risk for heart attack and stroke among patients with diabetes, according to a new study.

Why Some Fats Harm Health, But Others Help

Excessive consumption of fat-rich "Western diet" blamed as a major risk factor for surge in cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes and obesity in the developed nations.

Study Says Raising Good Cholesterol Has Little Impact

Increasing the blood levels of good cholesterol does nothing to lower the cardiovascular disease risk in patients already taking statins to lower their bad cholesterol, says study.

Researchers Identify "Ultrabad" Cholesterol

Scientists from the University of Warwick in Britain have identified a form of "ultrabad" cholesterol that significantly increases the risk of heart disease and diabetes.

Study Details Promising New Way to Lower Cholesterol Production

A promising new way to inhibit cholesterol production in the body, one that may yield treatments as effective as existing medications but with fewer side-effects has been discovered by scientists.

Rising Triglyceride Level Linked to High Risk of Ischemic Stroke

A new study has found that increasing levels of non-fasting triglycerides are associated with an increased risk of ischemic stroke in men and women. However,

Cholesterol Demystified

Even though, 'cholesterol' is quite a household name, awareness about the right levels of cholesterol is still unclear to many. It is important to be

Simple Tips For Lowering Cholesterol

Lowering the cholesterol level is the first and the foremost thing that need to be done in order to promote overall heart health. Metamucil and Dr.

Right Treatment Not Delivered To High Cholesterol Patients

The largest ever study of 147 million people has claimed that most people around the globe with high cholesterol are not getting the right kind of treatment.

Cholesterol-reducing Capabilities of Margarines, Spreads Not Effective as Claimed: Australian Study

An Australian study has shown margarines and spreads that advertise an ability to reduce cholesterol levels in consumers are not as effective as they claim to be.

Do Cholesterol Lowering Drugs Really Help?

Study done by the Johns Hopkins University, US, suggests that many people may not benefit from statins. It is because of our calcium levels and not cholesterol.

High Levels of 'Good' Cholesterol Reduce Alzheimer's Risk Rate

Increased levels of so-called "good" cholesterol or HDL lowers the risk of Alzheimer's disease, says a study. Christiane Reitz and colleagues at

Recent Cholesterol-lowering Drug Found to be Promising

A recent study has revealed that an experimental drug to lower cholesterol has shown positive results. The drug developed by pharmaceutical giant

Diabetics Can Control Cholesterol Levels With Dark Chocolate

It has been claimed that one of the ingredients of dark chocolate may in fact help diabetics control high cholesterol levels. The Hull University

Saturated Fat is Unfairly Blamed for Causing Heart Attacks

Researchers backed by the US dairy industry say saturated fat is unfairly blamed for causing heart attacks and other cardiovascular problems. Instead

Cholesterol Counts in Kidney Disease Patients

A study appearing in an upcoming issue of the IJournal of the American Society Nephrology/I says that to understand the health effects of high cholesterol

Gene Connected to High Cholesterol in Blood Discovered

Scientists have found the gene that is behind high levels of bad cholesterol in the blood. Researchers at the Southwest Foundation for Biomedical

Will Supply of Statins With Burgers, Fries Help Cut Heart Risk?

Fast food restaurants could hand out free cholesterol-busting statin drugs with their burgers and fries so customers can offset the heart disease risks caused by the food, researchers said.

Cholesterol Levels Can Predict Future Heart Disease Risk in Young Adults

A 20-year study has found that young people with even modestly elevated cholesterol levels are more likely to develop coronary artery calcium and atherosclerosis later in life.

Accuracy of Leading Cholesterol Tests are Doubtful : Study

Commercial tests to evaluate cholesterol levels were not as accurate as results from well-established techniques, a recent research has revealed. The

Lowering 'Bad' Cholesterol Extends Life Span

Those with decreased LDL cholesterol levels can count on an increased life expectancy, according to a new study. The University of Minnesota research

Brain Has 'Remote Control' for Cholesterol Regulation

Researchers say that circulation of cholesterol is regulated in the brain by the hunger-signaling hormone ghrelin. The finding points to a new potential

'Good' Cholesterol May Be Bad for Certain Patients

The so-called "good" cholesterol, or HDL is not always a good thing, at least for a certain group of patients, says a new study. It is widely

UK Experts Call for Ban on Trans Fats To Bring Down Death Rate

Two senior doctors have called for a ban on trans fats from all foods in the UK, claiming that prohibition on the trans fatty acids would prevent thousands of heart attacks and deaths every year.

Replace Saturated Fat With Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids For a Healthier Heart

A new research has revealed that replacing saturated fat with polyunsaturated fatty acids is good for the heart. The study has appeared in PLoS Medicine.

New Method to Reduce Fat in the Blood Identified

Over 60 per cent of Canadians are classified as overweight or obese. This epidemic is a concern for experts around the world. One of the major problems

Fat Accumulation in Youngsters Impacted by Short or Long Sleep

A new study claims extremes in sleep duration are related to increases in abdominal fat in young adults. The research published in the March

Better Understanding of Cholesterol's Link to Heart Disease

By considering molecular-level events on a broader scale, researchers now have a clearer, if more complicated, picture of how one class of immune cells goes wrong when loaded with cholesterol.

Brit-Indian Heart Surgeon Wants to Ban Butter to Save Lives

A renowned heart surgeon has urged that a ban be placed on the use of butter to prevent the loss of thousands of lives. Shyam Kolvekar, who

Another "bad" Cholesterol Discovered: "bad News" for Heart Disease

Another 'bad' type of cholesterol that contributes to heart disease has been discovered by scientists at Oxford University. Lipoprotein(a) or Lp(a)

Lower Cholesterol Levels With Ancient Resin Myrrh

An ancient resin, traditionally used as a perfume or embalming fluid, has been found effective in lowering cholesterol levels if taken as a food supplement, according to researchers.

Lowered Cholesterol (HDL) Linked to Heart Disease Risk

Inhibiting activity of a transfer protein to raise high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol levels is not an effective a heart disease therapy.

The Bigger the Threat- The Lesser the Caloric Treat

If you consider those sweet temptations as a bigger threat you will resist those tempting cookies, according to a new study. Researchers at University

Cholesterol Regulation Mechanism Similar in Fruit Flies and Humans

Two new studies have revealed that fruit flies use the same molecular mechanisms as humans to help maintain proper balances of cholesterol and a key form of stored fat that contributes to obesity.

Analysis Reveals Cinema Popcorn's Nutritional Horror

Forget Freddy Krueger or flesh-eating zombies: the real villain of a night at the movies could be lurking in a bag of popcorn or drinks carton, according to a new US study.

Prevalence of High 'Bad' Cholesterol Levels Decreases in US

Between 1999 and 2006, the prevalence of adults in the U.S. with high levels of LDL cholesterol, the "bad" cholesterol, decreased by about one-third,