A new drug offers a breakthrough world first treatment for Lipoprotein(a), a largely genetic form of cholesterol that increases the risk of heart attack and stroke, announced today by study lead Professor Stephen Nicholls, ...
Aug 28, 2023
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For older versus younger adults, low- to moderate-intensity statins are associated with a greater reduction in low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), according to a study published online Aug. 1 in the Annals of Internal ...
Aug 1, 2023
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Omega-3 fatty acids play an important role in heart and brain health. They've been linked to a stronger immune system, reduced inflammation and lower blood pressure and triglycerides, reducing the risk for heart disease and ...
Jul 3, 2023
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In a new large, comprehensive analysis that looked at data from more than 5 million patients, the Martin/Hopkins method developed by Johns Hopkins researchers to calculate low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol—so-called ...
Jun 27, 2023
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People genetically predisposed to have high LDL cholesterol are at an increased risk for coronary heart disease even if their cholesterol levels are only modestly elevated, according to a recent study published in Circulation.
Jun 22, 2023
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A medication called bempedoic acid reduced the risk of cardiac events as well as statins and may offer an alternative to the popular cholesterol-reducing medications, according to industry-supported research being presented ...
Jun 15, 2023
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Vegetarian and vegan diets are linked to lower levels of cholesterol and fats in your blood, according to an analysis of all the evidence from randomized trials published since 1982.
May 24, 2023
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We know that eating a healthy diet affects body weight, cholesterol levels, and heart health. A new study from the University of Illinois focuses on another component: the role of diet in supporting a healthy gastrointestinal ...
May 4, 2023
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A new study from the Family Heart Foundation shows the diagnosis and treatment of homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HoFH) is delayed, and often occurs after a heart attack or early atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease ...
May 2, 2023
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With new findings that the immune system plays a key role in conditions affecting the heart or blood vessels, options emerge for new cures.
Apr 3, 2023
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