Health
Coconut oil is the latest food trend offering health claims
Coconut oil is returning to the kitchen, thanks to a boost from those in the nutrition business who have taken a fresh look at the numbers.
Nov 15, 2013
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Cardiology
Lowering cholesterol to 'levels of a new-born' cuts heart attack risk
Reducing our cholesterol levels to those of a new-born baby significantly lowers the risk of cardiovascular disease, according to new research.
Dec 16, 2016
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Cardiology
Cholesterol levels increase in post-menopausal women
Women who have gone through menopause may need to keep an eye on their cholesterol levels, according to new research from The Australian National University (ANU).
Sep 18, 2019
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Cardiology
New drug could help those with tough-to-treat cholesterol
People whose high cholesterol is resistant to treatment with statin drugs may soon have a new treatment option.
Mar 14, 2019
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Cardiology
Anti-cholesterol drug Praluent cuts death risk
The anti-cholesterol drug Praluent (alirocumab), made by France's Sanofi Pharmaceuticals, is linked to a 15 percent lower risk of major cardiovascular events like heart attack and stroke, a study said Saturday.
Mar 10, 2018
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Cardiology
High-fiber diet helps heart too, expert says
(HealthDay)—Eating a high-fiber diet does more than promote digestive well-being; it's also good for your heart, an expert says.
Mar 3, 2013
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Cardiology
Statin alternative looks promising in early trials
(HealthDay) -- Administration of REGN727, a monoclonal antibody to proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin 9 (PCSK9), significantly reduces low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol levels, according to the results of three ...
Mar 22, 2012
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Health
Almonds may help boost cholesterol clean-up crew
Eating almonds on a regular basis may help boost levels of HDL cholesterol while simultaneously improving the way it removes cholesterol from the body, according to researchers. The Almond Board of California supported this ...
Aug 11, 2017
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Oncology & Cancer
Study sheds light on the function of a long-mysterious PCSK9 mutation
High levels of low-density lipoproteins, parcels of lipids and protein that carry cholesterol, are a leading risk factor for heart disease. Many cholesterol medications lower LDL, some of them by targeting the protein PCSK9. ...
Jan 3, 2019
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Cardiology
Back to basics for heart health
As heart month kicks off, doctors at Baylor College of Medicine say the first step to taking control of your health and preventing cardiovascular disease is understanding the basics and what they represent for your heart.
Feb 2, 2018
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