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Cholesterol Study: Low HDL May Not Be So Bad
Patients on statin drugs who reduce their LDL ''bad'' cholesterol to very low levels may not need to be so concerned about boosting their HDL ''good" cholesterol levels for protection against cardiovascular disease, according to a new study.
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Cholesterol and Cooking: Fats and Oils
Looking to lower your cholesterol? Follow these expert tips on how to use fats and oils in low-cholesterol cooking.
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Tips to Manage Cholesterol and High Triglycerides
Struggling with high triglycerides and high cholesterol? Manage high triglycerides with tips from the pros.
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Should Healthy People Take Statins?
The FDA has approved Crestor, a cholesterol-lowering statin drug, to prevent first-time heart disease in healthy at-risk people with normal cholesterol levels. WebMD's FAQ sorts through the confusion.
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1 in 5 Teens Has Unhealthy Cholesterol Levels
One in five American teens has unhealthy cholesterol levels, putting them on the fast track for heart disease without urgent action, according to a new CDC report.
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FDA: Vytorin Unlikely to Up Cancer Risk
The FDA says a connection between the cholesterol-lowering drug Vytorin and cancer risk is unlikely, but cannot be ruled out.
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Cholesterol Levels Getting Better in U.S.
Researchers say the prevalence of high levels of LDL (“bad”) cholesterol decreased dramatically among U.S. adults between 1999 and 2006.
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Niacin Tops Zetia in Cutting Artery Plaque
A prescription version of niacin beat out the cholesterol drug Zetia in slowing the buildup of plaque in artery walls, researchers report.
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11 Tips to Cut Your Cholesterol Fast
WebMD provides tips for things you can do now to help lower your bad cholesterol levels. From diet to medications, find the first steps here.
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Statins May Perform Better as a Solo Act
Statins may do their best work at lowering cholesterol levels alone, according to a new review of research on the popular drugs.
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High Cholesterol Linked to Alzheimer's
Adults with even moderately elevated cholesterol in their early to mid-40s appear to have an increased risk for Alzheimer's disease and related dementias decades later, a new study shows.
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Livalo, a New Statin, Gets FDA Nod
The FDA has approved Livalo (generic name: pitavastatin), a new cholesterol-lowering statin drug. Livalo already is sold in Japan, Korea, and Thailand.
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