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Aug 4th, 2009
A new study by researchers at Kaiser Permanente's Division of Research and the University of Kuopio in Finland shows that even slightly elevated cholesterol levels in midlife increases our risk of dementia later in life. In a study that explored the relationship between cholesterol levels and dementia, researchers found a fifty-two percent increased risk of dementia from borderline high cholesterol readings.
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Jul 15th, 2009
Two giant pharmaceutical drug makers Merck and Schering-Plough Corp. will not admit any wrongdoings, but will pay the price of $5.4 million dollars for covered up test results that cast doubt on the effectiveness of two well known cholesterol drugs Vytorin and Zetia.
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Jul 7th, 2009
A new report shows that patients taking cholesterol medications may have structural damage to the muscles, not shown by typical blood tests. Cholesterol lowering medications, known as statins, often produce muscle aches in patients, and for some it may mean there is damage.
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Jun 23rd, 2009
The percentage of patients lowering their elevated “bad” cholesterol to within target levels nearly doubled in the last decade.
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Jun 16th, 2009
Red Yeast Rice has been studied for its cholesterol lowering effects. A new study shows that taking red yeast rice might help prevent heart attack and stroke, especially for patients who experience side effects of cholesterol-lowering medications. Red yeast rice has been sold as a natural means to lower cholesterol.
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Jun 13th, 2009
Scientists have discovered a new mechanism that controls cells' production of low-density lipoprotein (LDL), the so-called "bad" cholesterol that is often linked to medical problems like heart disease, stroke and clogged arteries.
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Jun 5th, 2009
Today marks the 2009 National Donut Day here in the U.S. With children, adults, and sweet-tooths of all ages celebrating coast-to-coast, one has to wonder if such a day is needed with a growing cholesterol and obesity problems.
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Apr 7th, 2009
Scientists may soon be able to resurrect niacin as one of the best and cheapest ways to manage cholesterol.
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Mar 17th, 2009
Researchers have discovered a gene mutation that seems to be responsible for producing high levels of good (HDL) cholesterol.
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Feb 23rd, 2009
Current research suggests that lowering cholesterol may block the growth of prostate tumors.
