Expression Of Love May Lower Cholesterol - Non-pharmaceutical Treatment Option For Those With High Cholesterol
According to a new study in the latest issue of Human Communication Research, writing about affectionate feelings for loved ones may have health benefits for the heart. Participants in the study spent three 20-minute sessions writing about their loved ones over a five-week period and exhibited significantly lower cholesterol levels than their peers. "High cholesterol is a chronic health problem for millions of Americans," says study author Kory Floyd.
Medicalnewstoday.com Thu, 22 Mar 2007 18:00:00 PDT

New Research Finds That Cholesterol Busting Statins Also Reduce Blood Pressure
A new study led by researchers at Warwick Medical School at the University of Warwick reveals that patients using cholesterol busting statins get a bonus benefit from such drugs as the Warwick researchers have now found that statins also have a positive effect on blood pressure levels. The research, led by Professor Francesco Cappuccio at Warwick Medical School, examined 20 studies on the effects of statins that covered 828 patients.
Medicalnewstoday.com Sun, 11 Mar 2007 00:00:00 PDT

New Analysis Shows Potential For Lipitor To Significantly Reduce The Risk Of Serious Cardiovascular Events Compared To Simvastatin
A retrospective analysis of a U.S. managed care database of 80,909 patients showed that those who took Pfizer's cholesterol-lowering medicine Lipitor® (atorvastatin calcium) had a significant 14 percent reduction in the relative risk of cardiovascular events, including heart attacks and strokes, compared with patients who took simvastatin. The analysis was presented at the American Heart Association's 47th Annual Conference on Cardiovascular Disease Epidemiology and Prevention.
Medicalnewstoday.com Fri, 09 Mar 2007 09:00:00 PDT

Fish Sticks, Frosting And Fries, Oh My! The Truth About Trans Fats
When it comes to packaged and prepared foods, trans fats are just about everywhere. Kristen Albani, M.S., R.D., L.D., a registered dietitian at Baylor Medical Center at Irving, helps answer some questions about the fat that's been grabbing headlines lately. Q: What is trans fat? A: Most trans fats are artificially created by adding hydrogen to liquid oil. Trans fats don't spoil as quickly as oils, spread easily, and add taste and texture to food.
Medicalnewstoday.com Fri, 09 Mar 2007 00:00:00 PDT

Lipitor Receives FDA Approval For Five New Indications In Patients With Heart Disease
Pfizer announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Lipitor(R) (atorvastatin calcium) Tablets to reduce the risk of nonfatal heart attacks, fatal and non-fatal strokes, certain types of heart surgery, hospitalization for heart failure, and chest pain in patients with heart disease. Lipitor is the first cholesterol-lowering medication to receive FDA approval for the reduction of the risk of hospitalization for heart failure.
Medicalnewstoday.com Thu, 08 Mar 2007 00:00:00 PDT

What Makes Good Cholesterol So ''Good'' For Us?
High levels of good cholesterol (high density lipoprotein (HDL)) are associated with protection from cardiovascular disease, which remains the leading cause of death in the United States.
Medicalnewstoday.com Wed, 07 Mar 2007 06:00:00 PDT

Early Life Growth Spurts Protect Against 'Bad' Cholesterol
Tall toddlers and rapidly growing teens are likely to find themselves with lower cholesterol, particularly the "bad" type, in later life, suggests research in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health.Conversely, piling on the pounds after the age of 15 boosted cholesterol levels, the study showed.
Medicalnewstoday.com Tue, 06 Mar 2007 12:00:00 PDT

Exercise, Diet, Supplements Play Role In Lowering Cholesterol Without Drugs
When it's time to rein in cholesterol, the go-to prescription is usually statins. These medications can reduce low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol -- the bad cholesterol -- from 25 percent to 50 percent. But for a variety of reasons, statins aren't an option for everyone.The March issue of Mayo Clinic Women's HealthSource outlines other ways to lower cholesterol levels.
Medicalnewstoday.com Mon, 05 Mar 2007 00:00:00 PDT

Study Sees Benefits in Boosting Levels of 'Good' Cholesterol (HealthDay)
Scientists have shown for the first time that raising "good" cholesterol levels is almost as important as lowering levels of "bad" cholesterol in reducing heart-threatening plaque in arteries.
yahoo.com 7//Feb 2007

Gene Variant May Predict Heart Disease, Stroke (HealthDay)
Researchers have identified a gene variant associated with the early signs of heart disease and stroke in women.
yahoo.com 3//Feb 2007

Lipitor Significantly Reduced The Risk Of Serious Cardiovascular Events Compared With Simvastatin In An 80,000-Patient AnalysisManage
A retrospective analysis of a large U.S. managed care database showed that patients who took Pfizer's cholesterol-lowering medicine Lipitor(R) (atorvastatin calcium) Tablets had a significant 14 percent reduction in the risk of cardiovascular events, including heart attacks and strokes, compared with patients who took simvastatin.
Medicalnewstoday.com Sat, 03 Mar 2007 00:00:00 PDT

Usefulness Of Cardiovascular Disease Test Questioned
Researchers with Dartmouth Medical School and the Veterans Affairs Outcomes Group at the White River Junction (Vt.) VA Medical Center are questioning the usefulness of the C-Reactive Protein (CRP) test for guiding decisions about the use of cholesterol-lowering medication.
Medicalnewstoday.com Fri, 02 Mar 2007 05:00:00 PDT

Cholesterol In Stroke Patients Exceeds National Guidelines
Many stroke patients have cholesterol higher than national guidelines recommend that, if managed, may have prevented the stroke from happening, according to a study published in the February 27, 2007, issue of Neurology®, the scientific journal of the American Academy of Neurology. The study of 1,040 people hospitalized for stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA) found that 27 percent had cholesterol higher than recommended by national guidelines.
Medicalnewstoday.com Fri, 02 Mar 2007 00:00:00 PDT

Experts Devise New Women's Heart Risk Predictor (HealthDay)
Women may soon have a better idea of what their actual cardiovascular disease risk is for the next 10 years and beyond.
yahoo.com Wed, 14 Feb 2007 04:40:42 GMT

Metabolic Syndrome Predicts Heart Risk: Study (HealthDay)
A cluster of cardiac factors known as "metabolic syndrome" is a strong indicator of increased risk of heart disease, an exhaustive review of the literature concludes.
yahoo.com Wed, 24 Jan 2007 04:40:39 GMT

Some Blood Pressure Drugs Boost Diabetes Risk (HealthDay)
Some common blood pressure drugs can substantially increase the risk of diabetes, especially among those already at risk for the condition, U.S. researchers report.
yahoo.com Fri, 19 Jan 2007 04:40:42 GMT

Experimental Drug Tackles Inherited High Cholesterol (HealthDay)
A new drug that helps people with a severe, inherited form of high cholesterol looks promising, a study found.
yahoo.com Thu, 11 Jan 2007 04:40:40 GMT


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