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28 Aug

Cholesterol Changes During Menopause May Explain Increase in Heart Disease

A new study finds women going through menopause experience an increase in “bad” cholesterol and a decrease in “good” cholesterol.

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18 Sep
Buildup of Metals in Body Can Worsen Heart Disease

Buildup of Metals in Body Can Worsen Heart Disease

Cadmium, uranium, cobalt: These and other metals found in the environment can collect in the body and exacerbate heart disease, new research suggests.

"Our fi...

01 Aug
14 Risk Factors Raise Your Odds for Odds for Dementia

14 Risk Factors Raise Your Odds for Odds for Dementia

New research has added two conditions to the list of 12 risk factors that boost the chances of a dementia diagnosis.

The good news? You can guard against the development of both and researchers offer advice on exactly how to do that.

In a study published Wednesday ...

01 Aug
High Blood Pressure Might Help Spur Migraines

High Blood Pressure Might Help Spur Migraines

High blood pressure might increase a woman’s odds of suffering migraines, a new study finds.

Specifically, high diastolic blood pressure is linke...

31 Jul
Can Non-Statin Cholesterol Meds Help Your Liver?

Can Non-Statin Cholesterol Meds Help Your Liver?

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 team led by Katherine McGlynn...

01 Jul
More Green Spaces, Lakes Bring Fewer Hardened Arteries

More Green Spaces, Lakes Bring Fewer Hardened Arteries

Parks and lakes aren't just good for your soul -- new research suggests they also appear to protect your arteries.

Living near green space and "blue"water space lowers a person's odds of hardened arteries in middle-aged urban dwellers, researchers found.

For every ...

25 Jun
Cholesterol Med Might Slow Vision Loss in People With Diabetes

Cholesterol Med Might Slow Vision Loss in People With Diabetes

A well-established cholesterol-lowering drug appears to significantly slow the progression of a diabetes-related eye disease, a new trial shows.

06 Jun
Statins, Metformin Can Cut Odds for Brain Aneurysms

Statins, Metformin Can Cut Odds for Brain Aneurysms

Common drugs used to control cholesterol, blood sugar and high blood pressure might also lower a person's risk of stroke, a new study finds.

The re...

30 May
Mummies Study Finds Heart Disease Plagued the Ancients, Too

Mummies Study Finds Heart Disease Plagued the Ancients, Too

Folks typically think of heart disease as a byproduct of modern fast-food living, but a new study shows the condition has plagued humanity for ...

08 May
About 90% of U.S. Adults Are On the Way to Heart Disease

About 90% of U.S. Adults Are On the Way to Heart Disease

Nine of 10 American adults are in the early, middle or late stages of a syndrome that leads to heart disease, a new report finds, and almost 10% have the disease already.

"Poor cardiovascular, kidney, and metabolic health is widespread among the U.S. population," conclud...

17 Apr
Some Gut Bugs May Help Lower Your Cholesterol

Some Gut Bugs May Help Lower Your Cholesterol

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 that gut bacteria also might play a role in a person's risk of developing

10 Apr
New Drug Could Slash Blood Triglyceride Levels

New Drug Could Slash Blood Triglyceride Levels

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, olezarsen, lowered triglyceride levels by 49% at the 50 milligram (mg) dose and by 53% at the 80 mg dose c...

20 Mar
Sodas, Fruit Juices Raise Boys' Odds for Type 2 Diabetes

Sodas, Fruit Juices Raise Boys' Odds for Type 2 Diabetes

WEDNESDAY, March 20, 2024 -- Boys who drink lots of sugary soda and fruit juice could be more likely to develop type 2 diabetes later in life, a new study ...

08 Mar
Could 'Lazy Eye' in Childhood Raise Risks for Adult Disease?

Could 'Lazy Eye' in Childhood Raise Risks for Adult Disease?

Children with "lazy eye"are more likely to become adults facing an array of serious health problems, a new study warns.

Kids diagnosed with amblyopia are more likely to develop

05 Mar
Statin Meds & Cholesterol: What You Need to Know

Statin Meds & Cholesterol: What You Need to Know

Statins have become the miracle medicine of modern heart care, lowering cholesterol levels and and guarding against heart attacks in millions of Americans.

In fact, a running joke among doctors holds that statins are so helpful they should be put in the water supply.

...

27 Feb
Fast-Food Outlets, Bars Aren't Great Neighbors for Your Heart

Fast-Food Outlets, Bars Aren't Great Neighbors for Your Heart

Living close to a pub, bar or fast-food restaurant doesn't do your heart any favors, a new study finds.

Folks who live in close proximity to such establishments have a higher risk of heart failure, compared to those who live farther away, researchers report in the Feb. 2...

22 Feb
Could Hair Loss Drug Finasteride Help Men's Hearts?

Could Hair Loss Drug Finasteride Help Men's Hearts?

The common hair-loss drug in Propecia and Proscar might lower men's risk of heart disease by lowering cholesterol levels, a new study suggests.

Finasteride is used to treat male pattern baldness, and it's also been shown effective in treating an enlarged prostate, resear...

07 Feb
Most Americans Don't Know Their Lifesaving 'Heart Numbers': Survey

Most Americans Don't Know Their Lifesaving 'Heart Numbers': Survey

Ohio resident Erica Hutson was in her 20s when she found out she had high cholesterol through a health check required by insurance.

Because she was young and fit, Hutson shrugged off the test result.

But Hutson changed her mind about it a decade later, when her fat...

05 Jan
Could Inhaling a Statin Help Ease Asthma, COPD?

Could Inhaling a Statin Help Ease Asthma, COPD?

Drugs already used by millions to lower cholesterol might someday have a new role: Relieving asthma and COPD.

That's the hope of a new line of research underway at the University of California, Davis.

A study funded by the U.S. National Institutes of Health is seek...

28 Dec
Statins Might Slow Progression of Alzheimer's Disease

Statins Might Slow Progression of Alzheimer's Disease

In preliminary findings, Swedish researchers say taking a cholesterol-lowering statin could also slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease.

The study can't prove cause-and-effect, but might pave the way to a trial that could confirm such a link, said study author

07 Dec
Watching Your Cholesterol? Virtual Doctor Visits Work Just as Well

Watching Your Cholesterol? Virtual Doctor Visits Work Just as Well

In a win for telemedicine, new research shows that folks fighting high cholesterol benefit just as much from online coaching as they do from in-person visits with a dietitian.

"This study reinforces the idea that comparable clinical outcomes can be achieved using the vir...

13 Nov
Two New Studies Point to the Promise of Gene Therapy for High Cholesterol

Two New Studies Point to the Promise of Gene Therapy for High Cholesterol

MONDAY, Nov. 13, 2023 (Healthday News) -- Two new gene-editing treatments that target dangerously high levels of cholesterol in people with a genetic predisposition to the condition were found safe and effective in new, groundbreaking research.

While powerful drugs like ...

26 Oct
High Blood Triglycerides Could Help Ward Off Dementia

High Blood Triglycerides Could Help Ward Off Dementia

High triglycerides, widely known as an enemy of the aging heart, may not be as threatening to older adults' brains, new research suggests.

The study, of over 80,000 older adults, found those with triglycerides in the "high-normal" or moderately high range were less likel...

17 Oct
Hearts & Arteries: What Happens to Them As You Age

Hearts & Arteries: What Happens to Them As You Age

As a consumer, you probably see "heart healthy" labels on food items all the time. But do you really know what heart health means and why it's important?

Experts from Tufts University in Boston offer some details on how your heart works and how you can safeguard your hea...

05 Oct
How HDL 'Good' Cholesterol Might Raise Dementia Risk

How HDL 'Good' Cholesterol Might Raise Dementia Risk

While HDL cholesterol is considered the "good" kind for heart and brain health, too much or too little of it may up a person's risk of dementia, new research suggests.

"This study is especially informative because of the large number of participants and long follow-up,"...

29 Sep
FDA Will Begin to Regulate Thousands of Lab Tests

FDA Will Begin to Regulate Thousands of Lab Tests

Faced with growing reports of inaccurate clinical lab tests, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Friday announced that it will for the first time regulate these vital diagnostic tools.

Many Americans might have assumed that the FDA already had oversight of all medic...

31 Aug
Taking Statins After 'Bleeding' Stroke Could Help Prevent Another Stroke

Taking Statins After 'Bleeding' Stroke Could Help Prevent Another Stroke

Taking cholesterol-lowering statin medication after a bleeding stroke, or intracerebral hemorrhage, may lower the risk of a subsequent stroke caused by a blood clot, according to new research.

"Previous research has had mixed results on the risk of stroke ...

01 Aug
Statins' Effectiveness May Rise With Patient Age: Study

Statins' Effectiveness May Rise With Patient Age: Study

Elderly adults who start on a statin may see an even bigger drop in their "bad" cholesterol levels than their younger counterparts do, a new study suggests.

The study, of nearly 84,000 Danish patients, found that those age 75 and up typically showed a stronger response a...

06 Jul
Keeping Cholesterol Levels Stable May Help Shield You From Dementia

Keeping Cholesterol Levels Stable May Help Shield You From Dementia

Could swings in your blood fat levels increase your chances of being diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease?

Yes, suggests a new study that found fluctuating cholesterol levels among older adults may increase the risk for Alzheimer's disease and other dementias.

Those ...

26 May
Switching to Plant-Based Diet Helps Your Heart, Major Study Finds

Switching to Plant-Based Diet Helps Your Heart, Major Study Finds

Vegetarian and vegan diets lead to lower blood levels of cholesterol and fats, according to a major new analysis of all evidence from clinical trials published since 1982.

Compared to people eating an omnivorous diet, those following a plant-based diet experienced an av...

12 May
Whether or Not You Get Heart-Healthy Statins May Depend on Race

Whether or Not You Get Heart-Healthy Statins May Depend on Race

Millions of Americans take cholesterol-lowering drugs called statins, but a new study finds Black and Hispanic adults get the drugs less often than white people do.

"This adds to the known racial and ethnic disparities already highly prevalent in heart disease,"said lead...

13 Apr
Statins Cut Heart Risks for Folks Living With HIV

Statins Cut Heart Risks for Folks Living With HIV

As people with HIV live longer they're at risk of premature heart disease. But a new study finds statin drugs can cut the risk of serious heart problems by more than one-third.

The U.S. National Institutes of Health trial found the cholesterol-lowering drugs so effective...

28 Mar
Weight Loss Helps Your Heart Even If Some Weight Come Back

Weight Loss Helps Your Heart Even If Some Weight Come Back

It can be downright discouraging to work hard to lose 10 pounds, only to regain a few later.

But don't be downhearted -- a new evidence review says the important heart health benefits of weight loss are sustained even if some of the weight comes back.

People who dr...

06 Mar
Young Americans Face Rising Rates of Obesity, High Blood Pressure, Diabetes

Young Americans Face Rising Rates of Obesity, High Blood Pressure, Diabetes

Young adults in the United States carry an increasing burden of heart health risk factors, making it more likely they'll suffer a heart attack and stroke as they age, a new study warns.

More adults ages 20 to 44 are obese and diabetic than a decade ago, and they are more...

20 Feb
Bad Sleep Can Raise Heart Risks for Seniors

Bad Sleep Can Raise Heart Risks for Seniors

Sticking to a consistent sleeping routine may help keep your arteries clear as you age, new research suggests.

Conversely, older adults who slept for a varying number of hours each night and tended to fall asleep at different times were more likely to develop hardening o...

01 Feb
Many Young Americans Don't Realize Heart Attacks Can Hit Them Too: Poll

Many Young Americans Don't Realize Heart Attacks Can Hit Them Too: Poll

Dave Conway had a heart attack in 2018. He was only 30.

The Clintonville, Ohio, resident had been experiencing fatigue and shortness of breath, finally going to the emergency room with what he thought was pneumonia. Instead, he learned he'd had a "widowmaker"heart attack...

26 Jan
Heart Disease When Young Could Bring Memory Issues by Middle Age

Heart Disease When Young Could Bring Memory Issues by Middle Age

People who suffer a heart attack or stroke in middle age may develop memory and thinking problems earlier in life, too, a new study finds.

The study, published online Jan....

11 Jan
Happy, Loved Teens Become Heart-Healthier as Adults

Happy, Loved Teens Become Heart-Healthier as Adults

When teenagers feel good about themselves and their lives, it may also do their hearts good in the long run, a new study suggests.

Researchers found that teenagers who generally felt happy, optimistic and loved went on to show better cardiovascular health in their 20s an...

08 Dec
Statins May Lower Risk of Deadly 'Bleeding' Strokes

Statins May Lower Risk of Deadly 'Bleeding' Strokes

Statins may do more than help your heart: New research shows the cholesterol-lowering drugs may also lower your risk for a bleeding stroke.

An intracerebral hemorrhage, which involves bleeding in the brain, comprises about 15% to 30% of strokes, according to the American...

21 Nov
HDL 'Good' Cholesterol's Role in Heart Health Under Scrutiny

HDL 'Good' Cholesterol's Role in Heart Health Under Scrutiny

Blood levels of HDL, the famously "good" kind of cholesterol, may not make a big difference to heart health after all -- particularly for Black people, a large new study suggests.

The study, of nearly 24,000 U.S. adults, found that low HDL levels were tied to a somewhat ...

14 Sep
Deadly Form of High Cholesterol Can Catch Black Americans by Surprise

Deadly Form of High Cholesterol Can Catch Black Americans by Surprise

Chad Gradney underwent quadruple bypass open-heart surgery at age 27, and afterward spent eight fruitless years battling extremely high cholesterol levels.

Then in 2012 he found himself back in an emergency room, again suffering from chest pain.

"That's when I foun...

03 Aug
Could One Type of Cheese Help Strengthen Your Bones?

Could One Type of Cheese Help Strengthen Your Bones?

Enjoying just two slices of Jarlsberg cheese every day may help stave off osteoporosis, a small Norwegian study suggests.

The protective effect of cheese on bone-thinning appea...

28 Jul
More Young Americans Are Dying of Heart Failure

More Young Americans Are Dying of Heart Failure

A growing number of younger American adults are dying of heart failure, with Black Americans being the hardest-hit, a new study finds.

Heart failure

05 Jul
Most U.S. Kids Score Low on Heart Health

Most U.S. Kids Score Low on Heart Health

Most U.S. children and adults have poor scores for heart health, according to a new assessment tool called "Life's Essential 8."

Fewer than 30% of 2- to 19-year-olds had high scores for cardiovascular health on the new American Heart Association scoring tool. And their s...

23 May
Gout Medicine May Also Help Fight Heart Failure

Gout Medicine May Also Help Fight Heart Failure

The anti-inflammatory benefits of a common gout medicine may help save the lives of heart failure patients, researchers say.

The medication, colchicine, could...

18 May
Gene Tests Could Spot 1 Million Americans at Risk of High Cholesterol

Gene Tests Could Spot 1 Million Americans at Risk of High Cholesterol

A combination of genetic testing and health screenings could identify more than 1 million U.S. adults with an inherited risk for a cholesterol disorder that increases their risk for premature heart attack and death, according to a new study.

About 1 in 250 Americans may ...

11 May
Will Coffee Raise Your Cholesterol?

Will Coffee Raise Your Cholesterol?

People who rely on coffee for a pick-me-up may also see a boost in their cholesterol levels - especially if they sip an unfiltered variety, a new study suggests.

The researchers found that among more than 21,000 Norwegian adults, those who indulged in several cups of

10 May
Texting Your Way to Better Health After Heart Attack

Texting Your Way to Better Health After Heart Attack

"Fill your plate up with colorful fruits and veggies for heart health."

Such customized reminder texts may help folks who have had one

15 Apr
'Good' Cholesterol in Brain May Help Keep Alzheimer's at Bay

'Good' Cholesterol in Brain May Help Keep Alzheimer's at Bay

Higher levels of "good" cholesterol in the fluid surrounding your brain and spinal cord may help protect you from Alzheimer's disease, a new study suggests.

"This study represents the first time that small HDL particles in the brain have been counted," said study co-auth...

23 Mar
Blood Sugar, Cholesterol Issues in 30s Could Raise Alzheimer's Risk

Blood Sugar, Cholesterol Issues in 30s Could Raise Alzheimer's Risk

Your 30s can be a magical time filled with career strides, vacations you can actually afford, love, marriage and even a growing family of your own.

It's likely not the decade where you begin to fret about your risk for developing Alzheimer's disease in the future. But ma...

17 Mar
Triglycerides a Stroke Danger, Even With Statin Treatment

Triglycerides a Stroke Danger, Even With Statin Treatment

Stroke survivors may be watching their "bad" cholesterol, but a new study suggests another type of blood fat could put them at risk of a repeat stroke within the next year.

Researchers found that stroke survivors with

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