What You Should Know About Diabetes and Heart Disease
Sunday July 30, 2006
A study published by International Diabetes Foundation states that approximately 18.2 million people in the United States have Type II diabetes, but an estimated 5.2 million don't even know they ... Read More
Omacor Treats High Triglyceride Levels
Sunday July 23, 2006
Omacor® is a new medication that consists of a high concentration of highly purified omega-3 fatty acid ethyl esters. It is used to treat high triglyceride levels and was released ... Read More
Clinical Trials and Cholesterol
Thursday July 20, 2006
Do you want to participate in a research study or are you looking for new treatment options for high cholesterol? This site provides current clinical trial studies going on in ... Read More
Cholesterol-Lowering Potato Chips
Tuesday July 18, 2006
Researchers at Brandeis University may have found a preparation method in potato and tortilla chips that may help in lowering cholesterol levels. In this method, the scientists fried chips in ... Read More
Heart Healthy Recipes
Tuesday July 18, 2006
Just because you are on a low cholesterol diet, it doesn't mean you're restricted to eating cardboard! Check out the new recipes and snacks that can allow you to still ... Read More
Statin Drugs May Help in Treating Hepatitis C
Tuesday July 11, 2006
Masanori Ikeda and colleagues of Okayama University in Japan have found a new use for cholesterol-lowering statin drugs. The researchers discovered the possibility that statins may help treat patients with ... Read More
Heart Disease and High Cholesterol
Thursday July 6, 2006
Cardiovascular diseases, such as coronary artery disease and atherosclerosis, lead up to the number one killer in the United States---heart attacks. Most of these diseases can be prevented by reducing ... Read More
The Scoop on Home Cholesterol Tests
Wednesday July 5, 2006
Home cholesterol tests have been available on pharmacy shelves since 1993, but are they really accurate?
The Cholesterol Friendly Benefits of Walnuts
Saturday July 1, 2006
Walnuts are not only good in many deserts, but they may help your heart. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA), recognizing the cholesterol-lowering properties of walnuts, accepted a petition filed ... Read More