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LDL cholesterol goal still lower the better 23 Nov 2005
JAMA Experts say the lower the better remains the goal for LDL cholesterol levels, despite a major study failing to show a strong benefit from a high-dose ...
- AustralianDoctor.com (subscription),
Stress Can Cause Rising Cholesterol Levels 23 Nov 2005
They were evaluated for stress-induced changes in total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol concentration, HDL cholesterol concentration, and total-to-HDL ratios, and ...
- MedPage Today,
Stress May Raise Cholesterol Levels 23 Nov 2005
LDL ("bad cholesterol") levels were three times as likely to be at harmful levels is this group as compared to the group who had the smallest LDL levels. ...
- HeartZine,
Wider use of cholesterol lowering drug could save thousands of ... 23 Nov 2005
...considered for treatment. There are two components of cholesterol – HDL (good cholesterol) and LDL (bad cholesterol). Recently, the ...
- ClickPress (press release),
CRANBERRY VS SORREL - BATTLE OF THE REDS 23 Nov 2005
In the research, it proved to be an effective antioxidant, preventing artery-clogging LDL cholesterol from becoming oxidised and thus causing more damage. ...
- Jamaica Gleaner,
Research Indicates Link Between Decaf Coffee And Heart Disease ... 23 Nov 2005
Drinking decaffeinated coffee may increase consumers' harmful LDL cholesterol more than normal coffee, and thin people are at a greater risk, suggests a new ...
- AMonline.com,
Stuffed on Turkey Day 23 Nov 2005
Pecans are a good source of vitamin E and heart-healthy monounsaturated fats, thought to help lower levels of "bad" (LDL) cholesterol. ...
- Daily Vanguard,
High cholesterol tied to high blood pressure 23 Nov 2005
For women with the highest LDL (the "bad" cholesterol) levels, the risk increased by 11 percent, while those with the highest HDL (the "good" cholesterol ...
- Reuters
Fibrate cuts type 2 diabetes complications 23 Nov 2005
The specific lipid patterns of diabetics, including smaller LDL particles, higher triglycerides and lower HDL levels, had suggested that fibrates might be ...
- AustralianDoctor.com (subscription),
Alitalia Down Despite Air France Support 23 Nov 2005
Notes the capital hike fell short of the EUR1.2B Alitalia had originally sought. (LDL). Contact us in London. +44-20-7842-9464 Markettalk.eu@dowjones.com.
- New Ratings
Goldman Says Toro Should Meet Planned Target 23 Nov 2005
...containment," bank says in note. Shares trade flat at EUR14.34. (LDL). Contact us in London. +44-20-7842-9464 Markettalk.eu@dowjones.com.
- New Ratings
CSPI Survey Finds Restaurants Lagging Far Behind Supermarkets and ... 23 Nov 2005
...reckless.". High levels of trans fat elevate LDL, or "bad" cholesterol, and lowers HDL, or "good" cholesterol leading to heart disease. ...
- Newsinferno.com,
FDA tepid on green tea's health benefits 23 Nov 2005
It reduces a process that clogs arteries -- the oxidation of LDL, or "bad" cholesterol -- and lowers rates of atherosclerosis in animals. ...
- Henderson Gleaner,
Don't forget the PB&J 23 Nov 2005
The higher protein diet also decreased "bad" LDL cholesterol and triglycerides, while the diet with good unsaturated fat increased "good" HDL. ...
- HappyNews.com,
Physicians Predict that Combination Therapy will Play an ... Nov 22, 2005
The more aggressive approach to LDL lowering, and lower treatment thresholds recommended in updated guidelines means a greater patient population. ...
- Genetic Engineering News,
Taking the Mystery out of self-Exams Nov 22, 2005
LDL, known as “bad� cholesterol, can slowly cause buildup in the inner walls of the arteries that circulate blood to the heart and brain. ...
- Hollister Free Lance,
Decaffeinated coffee may raise heart disease risk Nov 21, 2005
21/11/2005 - Drinking decaffeinated coffee may increase consumer’s harmful LDL cholesterol more than normal coffee, and thin people are at a greater risk ...
- Beverage Daily,
Decaffeinated coffee may cause an increase in harmful LDL ... Nov 16, 2005
Decaffeinated -- not caffeinated -- coffee may cause an increase in harmful LDL cholesterol by increasing a specific type of blood fat linked to the metabolic ...
- News-Medical.net,
Decaf may raise LDL levels more than regular coffee Nov 16, 2005
Decaffeinated coffee may raise the risk of cardiovascular disease more than regular coffee does, Atlanta investigators announced at the American Heart ...
- LaSalute.net,
Genetic variations reduce the ability of statin to lower LDL ... Nov 18, 2005
Sessions 2005 that a newly discovered genetic variation, in combination with a second variation, reduces the ability of statin drugs to lower LDL cholesterol. ...
- Xagena.it,
New Lipitor Study Demonstrates That Intensive LDL Cholesterol ... Nov 15, 2005
Patients who had a previous heart attack and took Pfizer Inc's cholesterol-lowering medicine Lipitor (atorvastatin calcium) to further lower their LDL or "bad ...
- PR Newswire (press release),
Aggressive Lowering of LDL-Cholesterol Level Shows Limited Benefit Nov 15, 2005
Lowering of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) with statins has in the last decade become part of the standard treatment regimen in patients with ...
- Newswise (press release)
New Data Examines Effects of Crestor Alone or in Combination with ... Nov 22, 2005
Scientific Sessions show that AstraZeneca's Crestor® (rosuvastatin calcium) at 40 mg, when combined with ezetimibe 10 mg, reduced patients' LDL-C or "bad ...
- DG News
Nuts Over Nuts! Nov 22, 2005
These chylomicrons then enter the blood stream and travel to the liver where they are converted into Low Density Lipoproteins (LDL). ...
- The Commentator (subscription),
Healthy carbs with a pinch more protein or olive oil may help ... Nov 22, 2005
Levels of LDL cholesterol, the bad kind, measured 129 on average at the start; 100 is considered optimal. LDL levels fell an average ...
- Picayune Item,
High Cholesterol May Weaken Bones Nov 20, 2005
Studies that have examined the relationship between levels of LDL cholesterol - the "bad" type of cholesterol - and the risk of bone thinning have produced ...
- PakTribune.com,
The Great Cholesterol Myth Nov 18, 2005
...not normal', O'Keefe, the lead author, makes the claim that: 'Atherosclerosis is endemic in our population, in part because the average LDL ("bad" cholesterol ...
- Spiked,
Decaffeinated coffee may be harmful to health Nov 20, 2005
Washington: A new study has found that drinking decaffeinated coffee could be harmful to your health, as it may cause an increase in LDL cholesterol by ...
- NewKerala.com,
Be careful of trans-fat in diet Nov 22, 2005
...fat. While both fats raise levels of the bad, artery-clogging LDL cholesterol, trans lowers the "good" HDL cholesterol as well. ...
- Rutland Herald,
Insoluble vs. soluble fiber Nov 22, 2005
...blood stream more slowly. It also lowers total cholesterol levels and LDL cholesterol (the bad cholesterol). Sources of soluble ...
- CiN Weekly,
GINA DAUGHERTY | CIN WEEKLY Nov 22, 2005
It moves bulk through the intestines, helps lower total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol (the bad kind) and regulates blood sugar. ...
- CiN Weekly,
Diets shown to help heart health without weight loss Nov 20, 2005
After spending six weeks each on the three different diets, the 164 people in the study had substantial improvements in blood pressure, LDL cholesterol (the ...
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (subscription),
Decaf coffee may raise levels of harmful cholesterol Nov 20, 2005
But the decaf drinkers did have slightly higher levels _ 8 percent to 18 percent _ of fatty acids, which are the fuel in the blood for LDL cholesterol, and ...
- Rocklin and Roseville Today,
Cholesterol information Nov 18, 2005
The National Cholesterol Education Program recommends now a target LDL, the bad cholesterol, of less than 70 in those at very high risk, including those who ...
- WTNH,
Study sheds new light on genetic variation in statin response Nov 16, 2005
A newly discovered genetic variation, in combination with a second variation, reduces the ability of statin drugs to lower "bad" LDL cholesterol, researchers ...
- Medical News Today (press release),
Heart-Healthy Diets Made More So Nov 21, 2005
The protein-rich diet lowered both LDL, or "bad" and HDL, or "good" cholesterol, and lowered triglycerides. The "good" fat diet ...
- CBS News
Substituting carbohydrates in diet with protein or unsaturated ... Nov 20, 2005
..." In OmniHeart, a diet that partially replaced carbohydrates with protein, about half from plant sources, lowered blood pressure, LDL cholesterol levels, and ...
- Xagena.it,
First Data to Show Addition of a Bile Acid Sequestrant (WelChol ... Nov 15, 2005
...to stable statin therapy (ie Zocor(R) (simvastatin), Lipitor(R) (atorvastatin calcium) or Pravachol(R) (pravastatin sodium)) further reduced mean LDL-C, or "bad ...
- PR Newswire (press release),
First Data to Show Addition of a Bile Acid Sequestrant (WelChol ... Nov 15, 2005
...to stable statin therapy (ie Zocor® (simvastatin), Lipitor® (atorvastatin calcium) or Pravachol® (pravastatin sodium)) further reduced mean LDL-C, or "bad ...
- Market Wire (press release)
Decaf Coffee Might Slightly Boost Heart-Disease Risk Nov 16, 2005
In a study reported Wednesday at the American Heart Association's annual meeting in Dallas, decaffeinated coffee raised LDL -- or "bad" -- cholesterol ...
- Forbes
Apo AI Milano gene transfer and antibody therapy cut ... Nov 20, 2005
When LDL (bad cholesterol) remains in the bloodstream, it becomes oxidized, which causes the release of a variety of chemicals that damage the blood vessel. ...
- Medical News Today (press release),
Forget decaf - coffee full of caffeine is much healthier! Nov 20, 2005
Fuqua Heart Centre in Atlanta, Georgia, researchers saw an 18 per cent rise in blood fat and an 8 per cent rise in a protein linked with LDL cholesterol among ...
- News-Medical.net,
Eggs – healthy or not? Nov 20, 2005
Trans fatty acids raise "bad" cholesterol (LDL) levels, and also lower the levels of "good" cholesterol (HDL) – known to protect against coronary artery ...
- Health24.com,
Soy lowers women's cholesterol Nov 16, 2005
According to a study by Johns Hopkins researchers, both the low-density lipoprotein cholesterol elevation (LDL-C) and the low-density lipoprotein particle ...
- myDNA.com,
Cholesterol Fact Sheet Nov 16, 2005
LDL is known as the "bad" type of cholesterol, while HDL is the "good" type. ... Your LDL level is a good indicator of your risk for heart disease. ...
- Click10.com,
Naturopathy: Getting rid of fungal infection Nov 21, 2005
Herbs like red yeast rice and guggulipid may also be used to lower serum triglyceride levels and LDL cholesterol, and increase HDL cholesterol. ...
- New Straits Times,
Kos Reports on New Research Presented at AHA: Raising Hdl-c or “ ... Nov 16, 2005
...build-up from the carotid arteries in patients on statin therapy with well-controlled (less than 100 mg/dL) low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), or ...
- PharmaLive.com (press release),
Decaf Coffee May Increase ApoB Levels Nov 21, 2005
Researchers measured systolic and diastolic blood pressure, body mass index (BMI), heart rate, and total, low-density lipoprotein (LDL), and high-density ...
- Medscape (subscription)
Drinking decaf coffee may harm heart health Nov 17, 2005
Drinking decaf may increase low density lipoprotein (LDL) (bad cholesterol) by raising a blood fat linked to the metabolic syndrome, according to a study ...
- Food Consumer,
'Gold standard' of dietary recommendations found Nov 17, 2005
...and colleagues presented what is now considered a "gold standard" of dietary recommendations for reducing high blood pressure and "bad" LDL cholesterol. ...
- Harvard University Gazette,
Combination Treatment Shown for First Time to Cause Regression of ... Nov 16, 2005
...participated in ARBITER 2. They were typical of at-risk patients seen in daily practice with target levels of low density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) mean ...
- PharmaLive.com (press release),
Study supports soy/heart health message for African-Americans Nov 16, 2005
...by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, the study involved 216 Caucasian and African-American postmenopausal women, who had borderline LDL-C (low ...
- NutraIngredients-usa.com,
New Data Examines Effects of CRESTOR(R) Alone or in Combination ... Nov 15, 2005
Scientific Sessions show that AstraZeneca's CRESTOR(R) (rosuvastatin calcium) at 40 mg, when combined with ezetimibe 10 mg, reduced patients' LDL-C or "bad ...
- Finanzen.net,
Fewer Carbs Boost DASH Diet's Heart Benefits Nov 16, 2005
Unfortunately, in addition to lowering "bad" or LDL cholesterol, the regimen also reduced "good" or HDL cholesterol, and had no effect on blood fats called ...
- Forbes
AHA: Fish Oil Plus Statin Reduces Coronary Events Nov 18, 2005
Both groups achieved a 26% reduction in LDL-C, which suggests that "the EPA benefit appears to be unrelated to cholesterol-lowering," Dr. Yokoyama. ...
- CNN
Decaf Isn't Always Best Choice, Study Says Nov 16, 2005
Researchers at Fuqua Heart Center and the Piedmont-Mercer Center for Health and Learning in Atlanta suggest that decaffeinated coffee may increases LDL, or "bad ...
- Click10.com,
Drinking decaffeinated coffee raises cholesterol Nov 17, 2005
However, at the end of the three-month study, the decaf group experienced an increase in fa.tty acids, which drives the production of LDL. ...
- Food Consumer,
Yard waste site Nov 16, 2005
A story published on Page 1A of Tuesday's edition mistakenly reversed the roles of the two types of cholesterol, known as HDL and LDL. ...
- Wausau Daily Herald,
NEW ENGLAND JOURNAL OF MEDICINE PUBLISHES THE RIO-LIPIDS Nov 16, 2005
Relative to placebo, total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol levels remained unchanged although LDL particle size shifted towards a healthier, less atherogenic ...
- ITNews,
A New Focus: "Good Cholesterol" Nov 15, 2005
Statins have worked well in fighting LDL, the "bad cholesterol," but beyond a point, benefits may be slim. So attention is turning to raising HDL. ...
- BusinessWeek
Pfizer's Torcetrapib/Atorvastatin Significantly Raised 'Good' ... Nov 15, 2005
Lipitor) resulted in significant increases in patients' "good" cholesterol (HDL) levels while also significantly decreasing their "bad" cholesterol (LDL). ...
- Yahoo! News (press release)
High-Dose Lipitor Equal to Lower-Dose Zocor Nov 15, 2005
Based on this latest finding, there may still be a benefit to more aggressive statin treatment to further lower levels of LDL or "bad" cholesterol, the authors ...
- Forbes
New Data Examines Effects of CRESTOR(R) Alone or in Combination ... Nov 15, 2005
...- CRESTOR combined with ezetimibe reduced LDL-C in High-Risk patients by up to 65 percent - DALLAS, Nov. 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall ...
- PR Newswire (press release),
Decaf coffee may raise levels of harmful cholesterol Nov 16, 2005
But the decaf drinkers did have slightly higher levels - 8 percent to 18 percent - of fatty acids, which are the fuel in the blood for LDL cholesterol, and ...
- Scripps Howard News Service
Decaf linked to rise in 'bad' cholesterol Nov 16, 2005
...drank none. The decaf drinkers showed an 18pc rise in blood fat and an 8pc rise in a protein linked with 'bad' LDL cholesterol. This ...
- Unison.ie (subscription),
Unsaturated fat may lower blood pressure Nov 16, 2005
DASH lowers low-density lipoprotein (LDL), one of the most damaging types of cholesterol, but it also reduces levels of the protective high density lipoprotein ...
- Concord Monitor,
Update On High-Carb Diets Nov 16, 2005
While the diet lowers low-density lipoprotein (LDL), one of the most damaging types of cholesterol, it has little effect on triglycerides - another unhealthy ...
- Hartford Courant,
Downside to decaf Nov 17, 2005
...your risk of heart disease. Decaffeinated coffee can increase the production of LDL or bad cholesterol. Researcher Dr. H. Robert ...
- WHDH-TV,
Statins stave off repeat heart attacks Nov 18, 2005
Numerous clinical trials have shown that lowering LDL cholesterol improves heart health. Still, the question has remained just how ...
- U.S. News & World Report
Excellence pays off for council Nov 16, 2005
...customers.". Since the council's payroll service became part of Liverpool Direct Ltd (LDL) in 2001, the service has been transformed. ...
- eGov monitor,
People with Cholesterol Levels >200mg/dL Set to Increase from 267m ... Nov 16, 2005
This in turn has increased the need for alternative drugs that can help lower LDL cholesterol to meet the new lower threshold without putting patients at risk. ...
- Genetic Engineering News,
SENIOR NOTES Nov 22, 2005
Many heart specialists recommend aggressively lowering LDL cholesterol, the bad kind, to help heart patients avoid future problems. ...
- Fort Worth Star Telegram,
Fatty Acids May Protect against Cardiovascular Disease: Presented ... Nov 21, 2005
Mean low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol was 181 mg/dL among the 9326 participants in the EPA arm and 182 mg/dL among the 9319 participants in the ...
- DG News
Experts Extol Almond Heart-Health Benefit During American Heart ... Nov 21, 2005
However the protein and unsaturated fat diets improved blood pressure and LDL or "bad" cholesterol and total cholesterol levels more than the carbohydrate diet ...
- PR Newswire (press release),
Most Americans Still Unclear About Cholesterol Nov 11, 2005
...cholesterol report awareness of the update to the national cholesterol guidelines published last year, but only 64 percent of these adults know that LDL is the ...
- PR Newswire (press release),
Autumn resolutions Nov 22, 2005
All are rich in dietary fiber, as well as antioxidants and flavonoids, which reduce harmful effects of LDL cholesterol, inhibiting the growth of fatty plaques ...
- Press-Enterprise (subscription),
Biotechs Busier Than Big Pharma Nov 20, 2005
..."The primary goal of IDEAL was to show, once again, that lower LDL cholesterol levels are better," he noted. "To that effect, competing ...
- Forbes
Major Malpractice Class Action Lawsuit Looms for Doctors Who ... Nov 21, 2005
The stress test was negative and the blood test showed mildly elevated LDL cholesterol. A prescription for Lipitor, an LDL cholesterol ...
- I-Newswire.com (press release)
Pfizer’s Torcetrapib/Atorvastatin Significantly Raised "Good" ... Nov 15, 2005
Lipitor) resulted in significant increases in patients’ "good" cholesterol (HDL) levels while also significantly decreasing their "bad" cholesterol (LDL). ...
- WebWire (press release),
Effect of statins in stroke prevention. Nov 9, 2005
Randomized trials have confirmed that LDL lowering decreased the risk of stroke, in diabetic or hypertensive patients with 'normal' LDL cholesterol at baseline ...
- HeartZine,
Kos Reports on New Research Presented at AHA: Raising HDL-C or '' ... Nov 15, 2005
...build-up from the carotid arteries in patients on statin therapy with well-controlled (less than 100 mg/dL) low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), or "bad ...
- PharmaLive.com (press release),
Decaff is the unhealthy option, say scientists Nov 16, 2005
Researchers found an 18 per cent rise in blood fat and an 8 per cent rise in a protein linked with LDL cholesterol among decaffeinated coffee drinkers compared ...
- Independent,
Does Decaf Coffee Pose Heart-Disease Risk? Nov 16, 2005
The study found that decaffeinated coffee increased certain types of fats called fatty acids in the blood that fuel the production of LDL, or bad cholesterol ...
- 7Online.com,
Study questions health effects of decaffeinated coffee Nov 16, 2005
The result: decaf drinkers had modestly higher levels - 8 to 18 percent - of fatty acids and precursors of LDL or bad cholesterol than the others.
- Knoxville News Sentinel (subscription),
Decaf, blood fats linked Nov 16, 2005
Decaf drinkers had higher levels -- by 8 percent to 18 percent -- of fatty acids and precursors of LDL, or bad cholesterol, than the others. ...
- Washington Times,
Decaffeinated Coffee Linked To Heart Disease Risk Nov 18, 2005
...the group drinking decaffeinated coffee had experienced an 18% rise in their fatty acids in the blood, which can drive the production of bad 'LDL' cholesterol.
- AMonline.com,
Reducing the Risk for Cardiovascular Complications in Diabetes Oct 26, 2005
Somewhat paradoxically, despite the absence of elevated low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) levels in people with diabetes, multivariate analysis ...
- Medscape (subscription)
Lipitor fails to defeat Zocor in battle of the statins Nov 17, 2005
...either 80mg of Lipitor or 20mg to 40mg of Zocor (the most commonly prescribed doses) to determine whether more intensive lowering of LDL-cholesterol would ...
- Pharmaceutical Business Review
Bad news for decaf drinkers (Daily Telegraph) Nov 17, 2005
...coffee for three months had an 18% rise in non-esterised fatty acids, as well as an 8% rise in apoliprotein B, a protein associated with LDL cholesterol. ...
- AustralianDoctor.com (subscription),
’Tis the Season for Heart Attacks Nov 16, 2005
Cholesterol cycles. Levels of total and LDL (bad) cholesterol and triglycerides peak in December and January. Respiratory disease. ...
- Newswise (press release)
Study Indicates Link Between Risk And Eating Out Among Youngsters Nov 16, 2005
...kids who eat out fewer than four times, they had more high blood pressure, lower levels of HDL cholesterol (the good kind), smaller LDL cholesterol particle ...
- AMonline.com,
Doctor Offers Tips To Slim Down Nov 16, 2005
...many cases, excess weight is accompanied by other risk factors, such as high blood pressure, high triglycerides, high levels of bad "LDL" cholesterol, glucose ...
- CBS 11,
Treatment for mental illness falls short 03 Oct 2005
A small study of diabetics with high cholesterol found that this concentrate lowered total and bad LDL cholesterol (Journal of Medicinal Food, Fall 2004). ...
- Houston Chronicle,
Harvard Health Letter Survey Shows Harvard Doctors Practice What ... 03 Oct 2005
...editors surmise that ignorance of their cholesterol levels might be the problem -- 41 percent of those in the higher risk category didn't know their LDL level. ...
- PR Newswire (press release),
Statin therapy can reduce the incidence of major coronary events ... Sep 30, 2005
Results of previous randomised trials have shown that interventions that lower LDL cholesterol concentrations can significantly reduce the incidence of ...
- Xagena.it,
Raising good cholesterol more beneficial than lowering bad LDL Sep 4, 2005
...use. People with cholesterol problems are usually given statins to lower their LDL (low density lipoprotein) or bad cholesterol. ...
- Channel News Asia,
Sunday 02nd October, 2005 Oct 1, 2005
Experiments in cells and mice indicate that oxidation is necessary to reduce the amount of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol produced in the liver. ...
- Online - International News Network,
Protecting the heart Sep 29, 2005
Do Get the Right Cholesterol-Cutting Drugs: Virtually all people who need to get their LDL ("bad" cholesterol) down to the lowest level will need medication. ...
- St. Paul Asian American Press,
The Lowdown on Bad Cholesterol Sep 30, 2005
...stroke. The goal is to lower your low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, which is the bad kind that clogs blood vessels. "We ...
- Forbes
Low cholesterol linked to Parkinson's risk in men Sep 29, 2005
Huang reported that, after adjusting for age, smoking, and use of lipid-lowering agents, men with low total and LDL ("bad") cholesterol levels had an increased ...
- ABC News
Statins Cut Risk of Major Coronary Events by a Third Sep 26, 2005
OXFORD, Engl., Sept 26-Keeping LDL cholesterol levels as low as safely possible rather than aiming for a target level should be the goal of statin therapy ...
- MedPage Today,
Victory Junction Gang Camp Receives $50,000 Donation Through The ... Oct 1, 2005
Initiation of therapy with 5 mg once daily should be considered for patients requiring less aggressive LDL-C reductions or who have predisposing factors for ...
- PR Newswire (press release),
Statins Safely Reduce Risk of Major Vascular Events: Meta-Analysis Sep 27, 2005
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) Sept 26 - Lowering LDL cholesterol levels with statin therapy significantly reduces the incidence of major coronary events, coronary ...
- Medscape (subscription)
Specific Benefits of Statin Therapy Identified Sep 26, 2005
Newswise — The greater the reduction in LDL* cholesterol achieved by statin therapy the greater the reduction in incidence of major coronary events, coronary ...
- Newswise (press release)
Benefits of statin therapy identified Sep 27, 2005
The greater the reduction in LDL (lower-density lipoprotein) cholesterol achieved by statin therapy the greater the reduction in incidence of major coronary ...
- News-Medical.net,
FitFile: Docs practicing what they preach Sep 30, 2005
For instance, only 41 percent of those at risk for heart disease knew their own LDL cholesterol levels -- commonly known as "bad" cholesterol. ...
- United Press International
Experts Highlight Strategies to Raise 'Good' HDL Cholesterol Sep 26, 2005
...on how best to treat low levels of HDL cholesterol, the so-called good cholesterol, which helps keep arteries clear from the buildup of LDL cholesterol, the so ...
- Johns Hopkins Gazette,
40-Point Cholesterol Drop=20% Lower Heart Risk Sep 27, 2005
A new review of studies on statins shows that regardless of a person's initial LDL level, for every 40-point drop in "bad" LDL (low density lipoprotein ...
- WebMD
Large Study Supports Lifesaving Effects of Statins Sep 27, 2005
...benefits increased with continuing treatment, and treatment produced a clear reduction in all-cause mortality.' Using statin drugs to lower LDL (lower-density ...
- Daily News Central,
Strategies to raise levels of HDL cholesterol Sep 28, 2005
...to prevent heart disease have not addressed the best means to raise HDL cholesterol and instead have focused heavily on lowering LDL cholesterol, which leads ...
- Xagena.it,
Cholesterol Control Sep 29, 2005
Research shows that cholesterol-lowering statins that achieve the most dramatic reductions in these LDL or bad cholesterol numbers provide the greatest benefit ...
- WTVY,
Greater LDL-Cholesterol Reduction is Achieved by Treating Two ... Sep 5, 2005
...than eight out of 10 (85 percent) European cardiologists surveyed agree that treating two sources of cholesterol achieves greater LDL (“bad�) cholesterol ...
- SourceWire (press release),
Put down the butter, sooner or later cholesterol is gonna get you Sep 26, 2005
The test returns numerical information about your level of total cholesterol, LDL (low density lipoprotein), HDL (high density lipoprotein) and triglycerides. ...
- Collegiate Times at Virginia Tech,
Low cholesterol linked to Parkinson's risk in men Sep 30, 2005
Huang reported that, after adjusting for age, smoking, and use of lipid-lowering agents, men with low total and LDL (''bad'') cholesterol levels had an ...
- Webindia123,
A Question Of Health Sep 27, 2005
I suspect that the first set of numbers refers to a type of cholesterol known as LDL cholesterol, and the second set refers to the total amount of cholesterol ...
- Independent,
Fish oil won't lower LDL but will lower triglycerides Aug 30, 2005
Q: At my last checkup, my total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol were high. ... But don't expect fish oil to lower your LDL cholesterol (the bad kind). ...
- Contra Costa Times,
Even a Little Extra Body Fat May be Harmful in Youth Sep 26, 2005
LDL (bad cholesterol), HDL (good cholesterol), triglycerides (a type of blood fat), systolic blood pressure, and blood glucose had either a minor or no effect ...
- Kansas City infoZine,
How low can you go? Sep 27, 2005
American Heart Association (AHA). Low density lipoprotein, or LDL, is what you need to watch out for. This "bad" cholesterol hunkers ...
- Alameda Times-Star,
Statin drugs could cut heart attacks by third Sep 26, 2005
Lowering the ‘bad’ LDL cholesterol with a statin should reduce the risk of a heart attack or stroke by at least one third.�. ...
- Times Online,
Heart pill 'could help many more' Sep 27, 2005
...suffering a stroke. The drugs are currently used by doctors to lower the level of 'bad' LDL cholesterol in patients. But researchers ...
- Scotsman,
Statins 'lower heart attack risk' Sep 27, 2005
The research discovered that bringing the level of LDL by one mmol/L, regardless of the starting level, could reduce the risk of a heart attack or stroke by a ...
- Daily Mail - UK,
Good fats vs. bad fats: Know which are which Sep 27, 2005
...as eggs. High saturated fat intake is thought to drive up LDL cholesterol levels by impairing its removal by the liver. One way ...
- Contra Costa Times,
It’s all in the molecules Oct 1, 2005
...“In the presence of rofecoxib and etoricoxib, we saw increased damage to important components of the bloodstream, particularly LDL (low-density lipoprotein ...
- Malaysia Star,
HEART SMART: Heart-healthy corncakes Sep 27, 2005
Ideally, you would like to have a total cholesterol reading below 200 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL), an LDL-cholesterol result below 100 mg/dL and an HDL ...
- Detroit Free Press,
Chocolate found to lower ‘bad’ cholesterol Sep 26, 2005
Our favorite food can, and I quote, “significantly reduce LDL or ‘bad’ cholesterol levels and promote healthy circulation to maintain heart health.�. ...
- KPCnews.com,
Isis Pharmaceuticals Initiates Phase 2 Development of ISIS 301012 ... Sep 20, 2005
ISIS 301012 is a second-generation antisense drug that targets apoB-100, the protein component of low density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) or the "bad ...
- Yahoo! News (press release)
health nuts Oct 1, 2005
...study in which people at an ounce of walnuts five days a week and had fatty fish twice a week showed they were able to reduce the "bad" LDL cholesterol by 10 ...
- The Free Lance-Star,
Detect It Early, Hit It Hard Sep 17, 2005
That's because the major flags are well known: high blood pressure; elevated levels of LDL, the bad cholesterol; smoking; diabetes; a family history of heart ...
- U.S. News & World Report
Know Your Cholesterol Numbers - Know Your Risk Sep 23, 2005
The two main lipoproteins that carry cholesterol in your bloodstream are low-density lipoproteins (LDL-C, the “bad cholesterol�) and high-density ...
- Community Dispatch (press release)
New Strategies for Seniors to Raise Levels of Good HDL Cholesterol Sep 22, 2005
22, 2005 - Cardiology experts at Johns Hopkins, who say there is too much focus on lowering bad cholesterol (LDL) and not enough on increasing good cholesterol ...
- SeniorJournal.com,
Wider use of statins could save thousands of lives Sep 26, 2005
...trials of 90,000 patients, found the risk of a heart attack or stroke over five years was reduced by a fifth for every 1mmol reduction in the LDL (low density ...
- Independent,
Not the best solution, but a life-saver Sep 26, 2005
It has been apparent that the amount the cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol was lowered was not enough to account for all the advantages ...
- Times Online,
FDA OKs Pfizer's Lipitor for use in diabetics Sep 27, 2005
With the approvals, even diabetic patients with normal levels of LDL or "bad" cholesterol need only one other risk factor for heart disease, such as high blood ...
- ABC News
Pfizer Could Grow Operating Margins to 37% By 2008 Sep 28, 2005
...within Pfizer's pipeline, "the most significant of which is torcetrapib/Lipitor, a phase III program for the treatment of dyslipidemia (low HDL/high LDL).". ...
- Forbes
Anti-cholesterol drug can slash heart attack, stroke risk by a ... Sep 27, 2005
...of the effectiveness and safety of statins, which are widely given to people with high levels of a form of cholesterol called lower-density lipoproteins (LDL). ...
- TODAYonline,
World Heart Day Advances Weight Loss, Exercise To Reduce Obesity ... Sep 25, 2005
...someone who is 250 pounds or 35 pounds for someone who is 350 pounds) may be all that is needed to lower your blood pressure, drop your LDL "bad" cholesterol ...
- The Common Voice,
Heart Disease: Reduce Your Risk! Sep 25, 2005
Levels of another particular type of harmful cholesterol, referred to as small, dense LDL, were also significantly less in the lifestyle change group. ...
- eDiets.com,
Questions and Answers About Fats and Oils Sep 26, 2005
Human studies suggest that olive oil, because of its monounsaturated fat, can help. prevent LDL ("bad") cholesterol from converting to its most damaging form. ...
- Kansas City infoZine,
C-reactive protein in atherosclerotic lesions: its origin and ... Sep 28, 2005
...these issues, Dr. Jianglin Fan's group examined the role of CRP in two rabbit models of atherosclerosis: high cholesterol diet or LDL receptor deficiency. ...
- News-Medical.net,
Doctors shift spotlight to "good" cholesterol Sep 23, 2005
HDL carries cholesterol from the walls of arteries back to the liver, and acts as antioxidant to reduce the likelihood that "bad" cholesterol, or LDL, will be ...
- CBCUnlocked,
Not the best solution, but a life-saver Sep 28, 2005
NI_MPU('middle');It has been apparent that the amount the cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol was lowered was not enough to account for ...
- Scoopt.org,
Pomegranate Power Sep 26, 2005
A study has found that pomegranate juice reduced the damage that LDL (bad) cholesterol can wreak on artery walls in human subjects. ...
- Afternoon Dispatch & Courier,
Spotlight is on vitamin B group Sep 26, 2005
Homocysteine is believed to combine with LDL cholesterol, causing an inflammatory attack against the inner lining of the arteries, stimulating growth of cells ...
- El Paso Times,
Eating for Performance Sep 27, 2005
For example, taking an excess of iron could cause iron overload and lead to the development of heart disease by increasing the bad cholesterol (LDL) oxidation. ...
- Competitor Magazine,
Feast on Foods. Sep 26, 2005
2 diabetes. Chocolate: Cocoa has been shown to lower LDL cholesterol and reduce the risk of blood clots. Dark is better. When chocolate ...
- Afternoon Dispatch & Courier,
Raising HDL – a new challenge for functional foods Sep 23, 2005
23/09/2005 - Too much emphasis is placed on lowering LDL ‘bad’ cholesterol and not enough on raising levels of HDL ‘good’ cholesterol, say cardiology ...
- NutraIngredients.com,
The Medical Minute: National Cholesterol Education Month Sep 7, 2005
...cholesterol in our systems, but the most important ones for regular measurement are the high-density lipoprotein (HDL), low-density lipoprotein (LDL) and very ...
- Penn State Live,
Drug Treatments: Making the Right Choice Sep 24, 2005
While there is still plenty of interest in low-density lipoprotein (LDL, or "bad" cholesterol), and the ideal LDL level keeps falling, increased attention is ...
- Newsweek
Mars breaks new ground in heart health with Cocoaviaâ„¢ Sep 20, 2005
Ingredients in CocoaViaTM can significantly reduce LDL or "bad" cholesterol levels and promote healthy circulation to maintain heart health. ...
- Innovations-Report,
Genes affect response to cholesterol drug Sep 21, 2005
Those with one or two copies of the most common genetic variation had an average reduction in LDL or "bad" cholesterol of 23 per cent. ...
- Macleans,
I lead a healthy life, so why is my cholesterol so high? Sep 12, 2005
...“Bad� cholesterol — or LDL, low-density lipoprotein — sticks to the walls of the arteries; this furs them up, leading to heart disease and stroke. ...
- Times Online,
Study time! Know your food label lingo Sep 20, 2005
...to the USDA, technically, trans fat is worse than saturated fat because saturated fat raises both the good (HDL) and the bad (LDL) cholesterol — while trans ...
- MSNBC
Guidelines Focus On Boosting 'Good' Cholesterol Sep 21, 2005
Cardiology experts at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine say that most cholesterol guidelines focus on lowering LDL, or "bad," cholesterol levels. ...
- HomeTown channel.com,
Raising Your Good Cholesterol Level Sep 21, 2005
...cholesterol. HDL, or the so-called good cholesterol, works to keep the arteries clear of buildup from the so-called bad cholesterol, LDL. ...
- Ivanhoe
Isis cholesterol-lowering drug enters phase II Sep 21, 2005
21 Sep 2005, 17:40 GMT - ISIS 301012 is a second-generation antisense drug that targets apoB-100, the protein component of low density lipoprotein (LDL, or "bad ...
- Pharmaceutical Business Review
Healthy Secrets Of The Mediterranean Sep 20, 2005
High amounts of saturated fat, linked to high bad LDL cholesterol, is found in marbled and fatty meats, the skin of poultry and whole-milk dairy products. ...
- eDiets.com,
Woodbury man's competitive spirit gave him edge in exercise ... Sep 19, 2005
...then, McComas has enjoyed a career as a "desk-jockeying engineer." Before his turning point, he weighed 225 pounds, with total cholesterol of 243 (LDL, or bad ...
- Pioneer Press,
Renagel Study in New Dialysis Patients Published in Kidney ... Sep 29, 2005
...cardiovascular mortality. Renagel provides the added benefit of significant LDL cholesterol reduction (32 percent). The National ...
- PharmaLive.com (press release),
A nutritious start to a healthy life Sep 9, 2005
In contrast, a "bad" lipoprotein called LDL carries cholesterol to the artery walls where it may be deposited. So rather than focusing ...
- Royal Gazette,
Whooping cough booster in the works Ask Dr. H Mitchell Hecht Sep 6, 2005
They also sell a product Res-Q LDL-X, which is a red yeast rice supplement which claims to lower LDL cholesterol and raise good cholesterol- similar to a ...
- Wilkes Barre Times-Leader,
A sweet treatment for high blood pressure Sep 19, 2005
...research, published in Hypertension: Journal of the American Heart Association, also found that in test subjects who ate dark chocolate, levels of LDL, or bad ...
- Kansas.com,
Know About Trans Fats? Sep 19, 2005
...foods. Research shows that trans fats increase the LDL cholesterol, or "bad" cholesterol, increasing your risk of heart disease. ...
- WNBC,
Mars Offers Cholesterol-Lowering Chocolate Bars Sep 19, 2005
Some studies suggest that cocoa flavanols can improve the health of blood vessels and reduce the oxidation of LDL cholesterol that can lead to clogged arteries ...
- AMonline.com,
What Are Trans Fats? Sep 18, 2005
...eat. Trans fats raise your level of harmful LDL cholesterol, lower levels of protective HDL cholesterol and raise triglycerides. ...
- eDiets.com,
Diabetes Regular Check Up Sep 23, 2005
The so-called "bad cholesterol" (Low Density Lipoproteins or LDL) are the vehicles that go from the liver to our tissues filling them with cholesterol and ...
- About Diabetes
Are you Snacking Smart? Sep 21, 2005
Studies have shown that trans fats act similar to saturated fats and cholesterol, as they raise the LDL (bad) cholesterol, which increases your risk for heart ...
- Christian Post,
LIFELONG HEALTH : Peripheral vascular disease risk factor for ... Sep 18, 2005
This involves appropriate exercise and diet, stress management, smoking cessation, lowering the cholesterol (a target bad or LDL cholesterol below 70 is ...
- Arkansas Democrat-Gazette (subscription),
HealthWatch For Sept. 21, 2005 Sep 21, 2005
It is published in A Cancer Journal for Clinicians. They found raising your good HDL cholesterol is just as important as lowering the bad LDL cholesterol. ...
- NBC5.com,
Living with diabetes Sep 20, 2005
Blood pressure monitoring in diabetics: This is very important because diabetics are more prone to high blood pressure, high LDL cholesterol (the bad ...
- Daily Sun,
Did you know: A cranberry cocktail a day . . . Sep 18, 2005
...day, consumed by 30 slightly overweight men for 12 weeks, boosted their good blood cholesterol (HDL) by eight per cent while lowering their bad cholesterol (LDL ...
- Vancouver Province (subscription),
Exercise Helps Insulin Sep 22, 2005
...known as cardio or high-sensitivity CRP (C-reactive protein) indicates an even greater risk for cardiovascular disease than high LDL (bad) cholesterol levels. ...
- eDiets.com,
Today’s HOME Spun Wisdom Sep 23, 2005
Rich in antioxidants and flavonoids, both of which reduce the oxidation of LDL cholesterol, inhibiting the growth of dangerous plaques along blood vessel walls ...
- RisMedia.com,
Oatmeal pancakes more like scones Sep 22, 2005
...milk also cuts saturated fat, and if you switch to soy milk, you benefit from its isoflavones, natural plant chemicals that help lower LDL (''bad'') cholesterol ...
- Miami Herald,
Soy could reduce bad cholesterol, says AHRQ Sep 1, 2005
09/2005 - Daily consumption of soy protein found in tofu and other soybean products may result in a small reduction in low-density lipoprotein (LDL, known as ...
- Food Navigator,
Cholesterol-Reducing Flavonoids Found in Citrus Peels Sep 6, 2005
Manthey's research has shown that PMFs decrease blood serum levels of apoprotein B, the structural protein of low-density lipoprotein (LDL), which is the major ...
- Food Consumer,
National Cholesterol Education Month Sep 6, 2005
Request a blood test that provides separate levels of “bad� (LDL) cholesterol and “good� (HDL) cholesterol. ... Your LDL level should be under 100. ...
- Newswise (press release)
Fitness Halves Men�s Heart Death Risk Sep 4, 2005
...brought to the US National Cholesterol Education Program Adult Treatment Panel III (NCEP ATP III ) � a program designed to help lower LDL ("bad cholesterol ...
- HeartZine,
Choose Soft, Trans-Fat Free Margarine Over Butter, Says the US ... Sep 13, 2005
Saturated fat, trans fat, and cholesterol in the diet all raise the level of LDL "bad" cholesterol in the blood. The higher the ...
- I-Newswire.com (press release)
Cholesterol-Reducing Compounds Found in Citrus Sep 7, 2005
They've recently learned that a compound found in orange oil decreases blood serum levels of the protein responsible for low-density lipoprotein (LDL) that's a ...
- Agricultural Research,
The New Low-Cholesterol Diet: Plant Sterols and Stanols Sep 14, 2005
And do you really want to eat it? Most experts say yes. "Eating sterol and stanol-containing foods is an easy way to lower your LDL cholesterol, which helps ...
- WebMD
Know your cholesterol numbers, know your risk Sep 8, 2005
Losing weight can help lower your LDL or bad cholesterol and total cholesterol levels, as well as raise your HDL or good cholesterol and lower your ...
- McDuffie Mirror,
Low-Carb Can Raise HDL Levels Without Cholesterol Medication Sep 4, 2005
Health experts have long held the belief that lowering your LDL "bad" cholesterol is the key to reducing the chances of having a heart attack or stroke. ...
- The Common Voice,
Liponex Develops Improved Formulation of CRD5 Sep 6, 2005
The Phase II dose-ranging trial will take place in Ottawa and enroll about 50 dyslipidemic patients (patients with low HDL and high Low Density Lipoprotein (LDL ...
- Canada NewsWire (press release),
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