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Heart Deaths: Cholesterol a Culprit
Nov. 29, 2007 -- High cholesterol is a major risk factor for death from heart disease, but its impact on stroke death is less clear, a new analysis combining 61 studies confirms. In one of the largest evaluations of the research examining cholesterol and mortality ever conducted, researchers found l
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Cholesterol Drug May Affect Sleep
Nov. 7, 2007 (Orlando, Fla.) -- Are you tossing and turning at night? A popular cholesterol-lowering drug may be to blame. In a new study, those who took the statin drug Zocor reported they had a significantly worse quality of sleep than those who took a placebo or Pravachol, another statin drug, sa
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Cholesterol a Mystery to Most
Nov. 6, 2007 -- Nearly all Americans claim to know how to avoid heart attacks, but most of us don't know our cholesterol or blood-fat numbers, a Harris poll demonstrates. The poll was commissioned by Merck & Co. Inc., which makes one of the cholesterol-lowering statin drugs. The telephone survey of
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Statins Cut Gallstones Risk
Oct. 16, 2007 (Philadelphia) -- Once again, research suggests that the popular cholesterol-lowering drugs known as statins are good for more than the heart -- they also cut gallstone risk. In a study of more than 50,000 participants in the Nurses Health Study, women who took statins, particularly th
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Statin Drugs: Heart Benefits Last Long
Oct. 10, 2007 -- Men who took statins for five years had fewer heart deaths and heart attacks 10 years later -- even though most had stopped taking the cholesterol-lowering drugs. The intriguing finding suggests that relatively small, early reductions in bad LDL cholesterol can have very large benef
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'Good' Cholesterol Earns Its Name
Sept. 26, 2007 -- HDL cholesterol is often nicknamed "good" cholesterol, and a new study shows just how good HDL cholesterol can be for people with heart disease. Here's the take-home message: The higher HDL cholesterol levels were, the better, even when LDL ("bad") cholesterol levels were very low.
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Young Women in Dark About Cholesterol
Sept. 20, 2007 -- Few women younger than 45 are savvy about cholesterol, new research shows. That lack of knowledge could be dangerous, since cholesterol buildup inside artery walls makes heart disease and stroke more likely. Heart disease is the leading killer of U.S. women. Stroke ranks third (can
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Cholesterol Drug Change May Be Risky
Sept. 5, 2007 -- Patients who switch from the statin drug Lipitor to a generic version of another statin may be more likely to suffer strokes, heart attacks, and death, a new study from Lipitor manufacturer Pfizer shows. Researchers for the drug maker reported a 30% increase in risk for major cardia
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Women Don't Know Cholesterol Levels
Aug. 22, 2007 -- Most women are seriously lacking when it comes to knowing their cholesterol numbers, according to a new survey. Researchers found that twice as many women knew how much they weighed in high school than knew their current cholesterol level -- despite the fact that heart disease is th
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Cholesterol Lessons for Kids Pay Off
Aug. 13, 2007 -- It's never too early to teach your children about cholesterol, according to a new study. Finnish researchers found counseling children from infancy about diets low in saturated fats, such as animal fats, reduced average blood cholesterol levels through age 14 without any negative ef
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Congratulations! Your total cholesterol level is in the Desirable range, and your level of "bad" LDL cholesterol is optimal.
Congratulations! Your total cholesterol level is in the Desirable range, and your level of "bad" LDL cholesterol is near optimal.
Your total cholesterol level is in the Desirable range, but your level of "bad" LDL cholesterol is borderline high. If your LDL goes higher, your total cholesterol level could become Borderline High. Consider reducing the amount of foods you eat with saturated fats and increasing physical activity. If you get more exercise, your level of "good" HDL cholesterol may increase, which could also help to keep your levels of LDL and total cholesterol in check.
Your total cholesterol level is in the Desirable range, but your level of "bad" LDL cholesterol is High. This may mean that your level of high-density lipoprotein (HDL), or "good" cholesterol, is too low. It is best to have a high level of "good" HDL and a low level of "bad" LDL. The HDL helps keep your LDL level in check. Ask your doctor for your HDL level. If your HDL is low, increasing your physical activity can increase it, which may help reduce your LDL level.
Your total cholesterol level is in the Desirable range, but your level of "bad" LDL cholesterol is Very High. This may mean that your level of high-density lipoprotein (HDL), or "good" cholesterol, is too low. It is best to have a high level of "good" HDL and a low level of "bad" LDL because the HDL helps keep your LDL level in check. Ask your doctor for your HDL level. If your HDL is low, increasing your physical activity can increase it, which may help reduce your LDL level.
Your total cholesterol level is Borderline High, but fortunately your level of "bad" LDL cholesterol is optimal. This could mean you have a high level of high-density lipoprotein, or "good" HDL cholesterol, which protects against heart disease. Or you could have other non-measured increases in LDL-like particles that can increase heart disease. Your LDL level also could be optimal if you are taking a statin medication. Please check with your doctor to get your complete lipid profile and see if you may need additional treatment. In the meantime, find more information on WebMD's Cholesterol Health Center.
Your total cholesterol level is Borderline High, but fortunately your level of "bad" LDL cholesterol is near optimal. This could mean you have a high level of high-density lipoprotein, or "good" HDL cholesterol, which protects against heart disease. Or you could have other non-measured increases in LDL-like particles that can increase heart disease. Your LDL level also could be optimal if you are taking a statin medication. Please check with your doctor to get your complete lipid profile and see if you may need additional treatment. In the meantime, find more information on WebMD's Cholesterol Health Center.
Your total cholesterol level is Borderline High. Your level of "bad" LDL cholesterol is Borderline High, too. Working to bring down your total cholesterol decreases your LDL cholesterol level. You can do this by exercising more and eating less food with saturated fats. Check food labels!
Your total cholesterol level is Borderline High. Your level of "bad" LDL cholesterol is High. Working to bring down your total cholesterol decreases your LDL cholesterol level. You can do this by exercising more and eating less food with saturated fats. Check food labels!
Your total cholesterol level is Borderline High. But your level of "bad" LDL cholesterol is Very High. Working to bring down your total cholesterol decreases your LDL cholesterol level. You can do this by exercising more and eating less food with saturated fats. Check food labels!
Your total cholesterol is High, but your level of "bad" LDL cholesterol is optimal. This could mean you have a high level of high-density lipoprotein, or "good" HDL cholesterol, which protects against heart disease. Or you could have elevated secondary lipids, such as non-HDL particles that increase the risk of heart disease. Your LDL level also could be optimal if you are taking a statin medication. Please check with your doctor to get your complete lipid profile and see if you may need additional treatment. In the meantime, find more information on WebMD's Cholesterol Health Center.
Your total cholesterol is High, but your level of "bad" LDL cholesterol is near optimal. This could mean you have a high level of high-density lipoprotein, or "good" HDL cholesterol, which protects against heart disease. Or you could have elevated secondary lipids, such as non-HDL particles that increase the risk of heart disease. Your LDL level also could be optimal if you are taking a statin medication. Please check with your doctor to get your complete lipid profile and see if you may need additional treatment. In the meantime, find more information on WebMD's Cholesterol Health Center.
Your total cholesterol level is High. Your level of "bad" LDL cholesterol is Borderline High. Working to bring down your total cholesterol decreases your LDL cholesterol level. You can do this by exercising more and eating less food with saturated fats. Check food labels!
Your total cholesterol level is High. Your level of "bad" LDL cholesterol is High, too. Working to bring down your total cholesterol decreases your LDL cholesterol level. You can do this by exercising more and eating less food with saturated fats. Check food labels! If you are struggling to bring down your total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol levels, your doctor may prescribe medication, such as statins. Following medication, dietary, and exercise instructions should result in improvements.
Your total cholesterol level is High, and your level of "bad" LDL cholesterol is Very High. Working to bring down your total cholesterol decreases your LDL cholesterol level. You can do this by exercising more and eating less food with saturated fats. Check food labels! If you are struggling to bring down your total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol levels, your doctor may prescribe statins or other cholesterol-lowering medications.
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