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Statin Therapy Cost-Effectively Improves Health Outcomes for ≥70s

THURSDAY, Sept. 12, 2024 – Statin therapy improves health outcomes and is cost-effective for men and women aged 70 years and older, according to a study published online Sept. 10 in Heart. Borislava...

Inflammation, Cholesterol, Lipoprotein(a) Predict 30-Year Cardiovascular Outcomes in Women

TUESDAY, Sept. 3, 2024 – A single combined measure of high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (CRP), low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, and lipoprotein(a) levels predict the 30-year risk for...

Menopausal Transition Linked to Adverse Changes in Lipoprotein Profile

FRIDAY, Aug. 30, 2024 – Menopausal status is associated with adverse changes in lipoprotein profiles, according to a study presented at the European Society of Cardiology Congress 2024, held from...

Cholesterol Could Be Link Between Menopause and Heart Disease

TUESDAY, Aug. 27, 2024 – During menopause, a woman’s blood cholesterol changes in a way that could harm her heart health, a new study warns. An increase in “bad” LDL cholesterol and a decrease in “go...

Fish Oil Supplements Counteract Genetic Predisposition to High Cholesterol

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 14, 2024 – Fish oil seems to counteract genetic predisposition to high cholesterol, according to a study published online July 15 in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. ...

Fish Oil Might Help Keep Cholesterol in Check

THURSDAY, Aug. 8, 2024 – People with a genetic predisposition for high cholesterol can lower their levels by taking fish oil supplements, a new study shows. The results indicate that lifestyle can...

Cholesterol Absorption Inhibitors May Cut Risk for Liver Cancer

WEDNESDAY, July 31, 2024 – The use of cholesterol absorption inhibitors is associated with a reduced risk for liver cancer, according to a study published online July 29 in Cancer. Shahriar A. ...

Can Non-Statin Cholesterol Meds Help Your Liver?

WEDNESDAY, July 31, 2024 – Prior studies have found that statin meds can help lower liver cancer risks, and new research suggests that at least one non-statin cholesterol drug can do the same. A...

Plozasiran Reduces Triglyceride Levels in Mixed Hyperlipidemia

MONDAY, June 3, 2024 – For individuals with mixed hyperlipidemia, plozasiran reduces triglyceride levels at 24 weeks, according to a study published online May 28 in the New England Journal of...

Some Gut Bugs May Help Lower Your Cholesterol

WEDNESDAY, April 17, 2024 – Changes in gut bacteria have been linked to a variety of different diseases, including type 2 diabetes, obesity and inflammatory bowel disease. Now, a new study indicates...

New Investigational Drug, Olezarsen, Could Slash Blood Triglyceride Levels

WEDNESDAY, April 10, 2024 – A new drug can slash triglyceride levels nearly in half by targeting a genetic driver of high fat levels in the bloodstream, researchers said. The injectable drug,...

Could Deep Frying Foods Harm the Brain? Rat Study Suggests It Might

WEDNESDAY, March 27, 2024 – Fried foods not only wreck the waistline, but they could also be harming the brain, a new study of lab rats suggests. Fed chow that was fried in sesame or sunflower oil,...

U.S. FDA Approves Broad New Labels for Nexletol and Nexlizet to Prevent Heart Attacks and Cardiovascular Procedures in Both Primary and Secondary Prevention Patients, Regardless of Statin Use

ANN ARBOR, Mich., March 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Esperion (NASDAQ: ESPR) today announced that the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved broad new label expansions for...

Dyslipidemia Raising Risk for CVD Among Young American Indians

TUESDAY, March 12, 2024 – Dyslipidemia is associated with subclinical and clinical cardiovascular disease (CVD) among young American Indians, according to a study published online March 6 in the...

Apple Cider Vinegar Beneficial for Overweight, Obese Individuals

WEDNESDAY, March 13, 2024 – For overweight and obese individuals, apple cider vinegar (ACV) consumption is associated with a significant reduction in anthropometric variables, as well as improvement...

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