Cardiology
Cardiovascular disease risks the same in both sexes
For men and women, the risk factors for cardiovascular disease are largely the same, an extensive global study involving University of Gothenburg researchers shows.
Oct 17, 2022
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Medications
FDA adds new safety information to statin drugs
(AP) -- Federal health officials are adding new safety warnings about risks of memory loss and elevated blood sugar to statins, a widely prescribed group of cholesterol-lowering medications.
Feb 28, 2012
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Medical research
Sex hormone levels at midlife linked to heart disease risk in women
As hormone levels change during the transition to menopause, the quality of a woman's cholesterol carriers degrades, leaving her at greater risk for heart disease, researchers at the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School ...
Jun 27, 2014
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Cardiology
High cholesterol in 30s, 40s, increases later risk of heart disease
Most young adults might assume they have years before needing to worry about their cholesterol.
Jan 26, 2015
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Cardiology
Niacin does not reduce heart attack, stroke risk in stable CV patients
In patients whose bad cholesterol is very well-controlled by statins for a long time period, the addition of high-dose, extended release niacin did not reduce the risk of cardiovascular events, including heart attack and ...
Nov 15, 2011
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Medications
FDA backs Vytorin for kidney disease patients
(AP) -- The Food and Drug Administration says Merck's cholesterol drug Vytorin helps reduce heart attack, stroke and related problems in patients with kidney disease, a potential new use for the blockbuster drug.
Oct 31, 2011
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Health
Algae extract increases good cholesterol levels, research finds
A Wayne State University researcher has found that an extract from algae could become a key to regulating cardiovascular disease.
Jul 6, 2012
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Health
Fish oils healthier for women's hearts than men's, study finds
(Medical Xpress)—When it comes to matters of a healthy heart women may benefit more from eating oily fish than men, a new study has found.
Oct 12, 2012
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Health
Eating clean by going green this spring
The energetic and radiant hue of emerald green has been declared the spring color of 2013. While green shirts, pants and jackets will be seen everywhere this season, so should green food on your plate.
Mar 5, 2013
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Cardiology
Health screening, genetic tests might identify people at risk of premature heart disease
Health screening and genetic tests might identify more than 1 million U.S. adults who carry a gene for familial hypercholesterolemia, a common genetic disorder that causes elevated low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, ...
May 18, 2022
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