Health News Archives

Household Chemicals May Affect Cholesterol Levels
PFCs are found in packaging, paper and exposures were evident in most people, researchers say

Study Suggests a Wider Use for Statins
Drugs could help those who only have high levels of inflammation, experts say

Midlife Heart Risk Factors Linked to Later Dementia
High cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and smoking raise Alzheimer's risk

Giving Statins to Kids Provokes Debate
Cholesterol-lowering drugs may help young hearts, but long-term use raises concerns

In New York City, Trans Fat Ban Is Working
Success has spawned similar efforts across the U.S., report finds

Genes Linked to Cholesterol in Cells Are Identified
Discovery could lead to new treatment targets, researchers say

Statins Might Stave Off Alzheimer’s
In animal study, drug blocks cell death characteristic of the disease

Global Efforts to Lower ’Bad’ Cholesterol Working
Survey of nine countries finds improvements over 10-year period

A Substitute for Those Who Can’t Take Statins?
Red yeast rice does well in small trial, but there are potential risks

Weight-Loss Surgery Options Compared in Super-Obese
Duodenal switch may be more effective than gastric bypass, researchers say