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• Incidence of High Cholesterol Drops in U.S.
  Down by 30 percent, but those with high levels often don't know it, study finds
• Selenium Supplements May Pose Heart Risk
  Increased cholesterol levels worry researchers
• Study Raises New Questions About Cholesterol Drug Zetia
  It was found less effective than extended-release niacin, or Niaspan
• Low Cholesterol May Help Prevent Cancer
  Two studies dispel longstanding fears about possible connection
• 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
• Health Tip: Risk Factors for High Cholesterol?
  Why some people are more likely to have it
• New Compound May Fight HIV
  Study in mice finds added benefit from cholesterol-reducing agent
• Smoking, Hypertension Each Account for 1 in 5 U.S. Deaths
  Prevention efforts 'have run out of steam,' expert says
• Newer Antipsychotics May Boost Weight in Alzheimer's Patients
  Drugs such as olanzapine, quetiapine may also lower 'good' cholesterol, researchers say
• Atkins Diet Tougher on Heart After Weight Loss
  Study found worse cholesterol, blood vessel health than with South Beach, Ornish regimens
• Statin Might Help Fight Blood Clots in Veins
  Cholesterol-lowering Crestor cut risk by 43%, study found
• Statin Might Help Fight Blood Clots in Veins
  Cholesterol-lowering Crestor cut risk by 43 percent, study found
• Lowest Blood Pressure, Cholesterol Levels the Best
  Maximum benefit seen with tightest control of risk factors, researchers report
• High Blood Fat Levels Common in Americans
  And those fats, called triglycerides, may contribute to heart risk, study says
• Study Finds Millions More May Benefit From Statins
  New prescribing criteria could prevent thousands of heart attacks
• Overweight Preschoolers Raise Their Heart Disease Risk
  Study found they showed early signs of cardiovascular trouble
• Ethnicity May Drive Response to Obesity, Insulin Resistance
  Study says blacks less likely to have high triglycerides than whites, Hispanics
• Not Many U.S. Kids Need Statins
  Fewer than 1% with high cholesterol, study shows
• Cholesterol Levels May Not Measure Cardiac Risk
  Normal readings showed up in many who had heart attacks, study shows
• FDA Backs Cholesterol Drug Vytorin
  Review says it lowered bad cholesterol more effectively than Zocor
• TriLipix Approved to Help Lower Cholesterol
  To be used alone, or in combination with a statin
• Deaths From Heart Disease, Stroke Down 30%
  Medical advances, not lifestyle changes, are source of the improvement, AHA says
• Statin Use Doesn't Inhibit Lymphoma Drug Therapy
  Cholesterol-lowering meds may actually help patients on rituximab, study suggests
• 11 New Cholesterol Genes Identified
  Could be targets for drug treatment, researchers note
• High Blood Fat Levels Tied to Ischemic Stroke Risk
  Study says triglyceride tests done without fasting simpler, better define those in danger
• Lipoprotein Levels May Predict Women's Hypertension Risk
  These particles carry cholesterol and triglycerides throughout the body
• Statin Might Help More People Fight Heart Disease Than Thought
  Crestor worked well in those with normal LDL but slightly elevated CRP levels, study finds
• Statins Lower Blood Marker for Prostate Cancer
  But it's not clear if the cholesterol-lowering drugs protect against the disease
• Other Health Problems Can Delay MS Diagnosis
  Obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease can all cloud symptoms, study says
• Statins Reduced Death Risk From Pneumonia
  One-third lower mortality for hospitalized patients, study found
• Rheumatoid Arthritis a Threat to the Heart
  Greater risk of heart attack, and more complications later, studies find
• Cherry-Enriched Diet Cut Heart Risks in Rats
  Study finds tart powder reduced inflammation, cholesterol and belly fat
• Little-Known Fat Can Be a Heartbreaker
  Elevated lipoprotein (a) levels boost cardiovascular disease risk for some
• Weight Loss After Diabetes Diagnosis Offers Big Benefits: Study
  And the improvements in blood sugar and blood pressure last, even if weight comes back
• Researchers Push Aggressive Cholesterol Control in Kids
  Rather than drugs, they urge early lifestyle, dietary changes
• Vytorin Fails to Lower Heart Valve Problems
  Latest multi-country study shows troubled cholesterol drug no better than placebo at easing cardiovascular events in targeted patients
• Low-Fat Milk OK for Some Toddlers
  Pediatricians look to help those at risk of obesity or with high cholesterol
• Pediatricians Recommend Cholesterol Drugs for Some Kids
  Children as young as 2 should be tested for high cholesterol, group says
• Research Links Low HDL Levels With Memory Loss
  But experts aren't ready to embrace the findings as fact
• Scientists Discover Protein Involved in Fat Production
  Mouse experiments might lead to new target for treating high cholesterol, researchers say
• Lowering Cholesterol May Also Lower Prostate Cancer Risk
  Statins, which lower cholesterol, also lower PSA levels, a warning sign of disease
• Oxidized LDL Cholesterol Linked to Metabolic Syndrome
  Condition can lead to heart attack and stroke, researchers note
• Statins May Help Older Women Control Irregular Heartbeat
  The cholesterol-lowering drugs showed some benefits in preliminary trial
• High Blood Pressure, Cholesterol Associated With Eye Disease
  Risk for retinal vein blockage more than doubles when these conditions go untreated
• Noise in Artery Could Warn of Heart Risk
  Carotid bruits linked to increased odds of heart attack, death, study finds
• Skin Test Spots Heart Risks in Healthy People
  No blood sample required with noninvasive cholesterol test, study shows
• Smoking, Drinking, Cholesterol May Be Alzheimer's Risk Factors
  Behaviors in midlife can have an impact decades later, studies suggest
• Egg Consumption Poses Risks for Diabetic Men: Study
  Study of doctors shows 7 eggs a week raise risk of dying
• Gene Variants Can Predict Threat of Heart Disease
  Cholesterol-associated variants increase risk and may be early indication, study shows
• Triglycerides Linked to Coronary Disease Risk
  Should be considered along with LDL cholesterol in prevention efforts, study indicates
• FDA Will Wait for Trial Results on Vytorin
  Early findings saw no medical benefit; heart expert calls it 'second-line' medication
• U.S. Deaths Down From Heart Disease, Stroke
  But childhood obesity epidemic could undo gains, heart association says
• Seven New Cholesterol Genes Discovered
  Study finds only those that regulate LDL levels influence heart disease risk
• Statin Therapy Helps Diabetic Patients
  British study finds cholesterol-lowering drugs reduce risk of major vascular events
• FDA Advisers Reject Over-the-Counter Statin
  They cite concerns that consumers wouldn't use the cholesterol-lowering drug Mevacor safely
• Screening Proposed for Childhood Cholesterol Levels
  Treatment would reduce risk of genetic condition that can lead to early death
• Handling Stress Properly Increases Good Cholesterol
  And that can help protect your arteries, study suggests
• U.S. Hispanics Focus of Free Cholesterol Checks
  Up to half have not been screened in the last 5 years, group says
• Soy Nuts Lower Blood Pressure in Postmenopausal Women
  Adding half a cup to daily diet also cut 'bad' cholesterol, study finds
• Nursing Homes Need Better Diabetes Care
  Study urges new protocols for monitoring patients' blood sugar, cardio risk factors
• HIV Drugs May Raise Heart Attack Risk
  But the danger from protease inhibitors remains small, experts say
• Co-Payments Cut Statin Use
  Discontinuing the cholesterol drugs could lead to higher health-care costs, study says
• Health Tip: Good vs. Bad Cholesterol
  What's the difference?
• Drugs That Boost HDL Cholesterol Not Ready for Prime Time
  But researchers say the concept remains valid in fight against heart disease
• Heart Association Backs Statin Use for At-Risk Kids
  Those with family history of heart disease, diabetes could benefit from cholesterol drug therapy, revised guidelines now say.
• Depression Worsens Outcomes for Heart Failure Patients
  Study finds that those depressed are 50% more likely to die or be hospitalized for the condition
• Do Early Growth Spurts Protect Against Bad Cholesterol?
  Finding suggests adult heart disease may have roots in childhood
• Study Sees Benefits in Boosting Levels of 'Good' Cholesterol
  Doing so helps reduce plaque in arteries
• Low-Income Minorities at Risk for Peripheral Artery Disease
  Study urges importance of education, screenings to help curb amputations in worst cases
• Experimental Drug Tackles Inherited High Cholesterol
  But study was small and the compound has downsides, experts caution
• Statin Users Risk Heart Attacks by Stopping Treatment
  Dutch study finds chance for incident increased at least 30 percent
• Doctors Divided Over Loss of Experimental Cholesterol Drug
  Pfizer compound sought to raise 'good' cholesterol, but trial revealed unacceptable death rate
• Statins Cut Risk of Heart Attack, Stroke in Those Without Heart Disease
  But the drugs didn't reduce threat of coronary heart disease or overall death
• Study Questions Value of Lower Cholesterol Targets
  It may be that statins are better treatment for heart risk factors, researchers say
• Brown Seaweed May Be a Fat Fighter
  Compound targets abdominal fat in animal studies
• Exercise: The Antidote for a High-Fat Meal
  Even a mild workout reverses arterial damage, study suggests
• New Cholesterol Guidelines Proposed for Teens
  Gender, age taken into account to assess future heart-disease risk
• Just a Little High-Saturated Fat Can Be Hard on the Arteries
  Researchers find that even one high-fat meal reduces effects of 'good' cholesterol
• Shedding Light on Trans Fats in Foods
  New FDA labeling requirement helps consumers spot these threats to heart health
• Kitchen Cupboard or Medicine Cabinet?
  There's a harvest of healing in everyday foods, experts say
• Popular Supplement Doesn't Reduce High Cholesterol
  Policosanol is no more effective than a placebo, study finds
• Ultrasound Can Help Predict Heart Attack Risk
  Atherosclerosis in neck artery is key warning sign, study finds
• School Soda Ban Called Good First Step
  But more needs to be done to combat childhood obesity epidemic, experts say
• Diet Rich in Magnesium Good for Health
  Researchers find lower risk of metabolic syndrome
• A Statin Improves Performance of Multiple Sclerosis Drug
  Dual therapy reduced inflammation, eliminated paralysis in mice, study finds
• Aggressive Statin Therapy May Reverse Atherosclerosis
  Crestor not only inhibited but reduced plaque build-up on artery walls, researchers say
• Young Adults Lax on Cholesterol Control
  No decrease for them over past two decades, new study finds
• Eating Out Poses Health Risks for Kids
  They're prone to high blood pressure and other risk factors for heart disease, study finds
• Underprivileged at Greater Risk of Heart Disease
  The tools to spot their risk are lacking, British study finds
• Cholesterol Levels Are Falling, But Red Flags Are Rising
  Drugs called statins, and not diet and exercise, may be driving the trend, experts say
• The Lowdown on Bad Cholesterol
  Experts see gains in ever-decreasing levels, with even 'normal' people benefiting from statins
• Could High Cholesterol Ward Off Dementia?
  Study finds elevated lipid levels in old age may offer benefits
• Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs May Protect Against Cancer
  Statins reduce risk of pancreatic and esophageal cancer, studies find
• Not All Low-Fat Diets Created Equal
  Those that focus on fruit, vegetables produce greater drops in cholesterol, study finds
• Cranberries May Help Keep Arteries Clear
  Research on pigs revealed vascular benefits from powdered juice
• Sharply Lower Cholesterol Levels Cut Heart Attack, Stroke Risk
  More study is needed before guidelines should be changed, researchers say
• Diet Fare Matters Less Than Diet Devotion
  No popular weight-loss plan stands out, but perseverance is key, study finds
• Obesity Drug Shows Great Promise
  Trial participants had sustained weight loss of almost 20 pounds over two years
• Herbal Cholesterol Drug Bad Mix for Many Prescription Meds
  Gugulipid causes 60 percent of medications to break down, study finds
• Statins Expand Their Role in Protecting the Heart
  They're now recommended for some people without obvious cholesterol problems
• Upping the Ante to Lower Cholesterol
  New national goals seek to cut risk of heart attack and stroke
• Blueberries May Be Cholesterol Busters
  A compound in the fruit lowered blood fat in a lab study with rats
• Statins: The Next Miracle Drugs?
  Besides cutting cholesterol, they may fight breast cancer, even arthritis
• Statin Drug Helps Kids Who Inherit High Cholesterol
  It reduces arterial wall thickness and blood fat levels
• Hypertension, Cholesterol Often Twin Threats
  Many patients aren't being treated for high cholesterol problems
• Cholesterol Meds Fight Glaucoma, Too
  Popular statin drugs may cut risk for common eye condition
• Exercise Doesn't Help Some With Heart Woes
  Those already on cholesterol-lowering medications get no relief, study finds
• Cholesterol Drugs May Double as Cancer Fighters
  But researchers say more study is needed before using statins against tumors
• Blood Pressure, Cholesterol Are Problems for Many Diabetics
  Doctors need to do a better job of outlining the risks
• Walnuts May Protect the Heart
  They lower cholesterol and improve artery function, study suggests
• Studies Highlight New Cholesterol Findings
  Gene linked to the substance; levels found to vary with the seasons
• Some Heart Drugs Aren't Properly Prescribed
  Statins and diuretics underused, two studies found
• Statins Can Benefit Stroke Survivors
  Study shows cholesterol-lowering drugs provide better outcomes
• Walnuts a Smart Choice for Heart
  They protect against coronary artery disease, study suggests
• Sterol-Packed O.J. a Cholesterol Buster
  But it won't work for those with high levels of the blood substance
• The New ABCs of Cholesterol Health
  The ApoB test is better way to gauge state of your arteries
• Simple Math Might Prolong Your Life
  Computing the fat content of foods could help you avoid the unhealthiest fats
• Atkins-like Diet Shows Promise for Heavy Heart Patients
  They lost weight without boosting cholesterol
• Cholesterol Drugs Offer Hope Against Rheumatoid Arthritis
  They reduced inflammation as well as risk factors for heart disease
• For Some, Long Life Is in the Genes
  Genetic mutation may explain why some people become centenarians
• High Cholesterol at 40 Signals Heart Trouble Later
  Your lifetime heart disease risk grows, new study finds
• More Signs That Red Wine May Cut Cholesterol
  Beneficial compounds, called saponins, found in grape skins
• Heart Risk Factors Do Matter
  Smoking, diabetes, cholesterol, blood pressure are killers
• A New Theory Behind Dangerous Blood Clot Disorder
  Thromboembolism killed NBC reporter David Bloom
• Cholesterol Drug May Offer Hope for MS Patients
  It seems to halt progression of the degenerative nerve disease
• Heart Disease Prevention Should Start With Tots
  New guidelines recommend heart healthy behavior for kids
• Want to Lose Weight? Beef Up
  New study says more protein, fewer carbs will help and also keep your muscle mass
• Genetic Link to Fat Absorption Found
  Scientists narrow search for cholesterol-absorption genes
• Veggies, Nuts and Grains Can Beat Heart Disease
  Combination diet reduces bad cholesterol, study finds
• The Lowdown on High Cholesterol Counts
  New heart association program aims to tame this health threat
• Statins Found Safe, Effective for Elderly
  Study says they lower risk of heart disease and death
• New Weapon in War Against Cholesterol
  Drug called ZETIA can be added to current arsenal of medications
• Cholesterol Licked? You're Not Done Yet
  Advice on how to lower triglyceride levels
• Check Your Cholesterol
  Diet, exercise and medication keep it low
• Breastfeeding Can Cut Cholesterol Later in Life
  It seems to help lower cholesterol levels in adulthood
• Lowering Cholesterol Prevents Stroke in Heart Attack Patients
  Drug therapy cuts stroke risk in half
• Almonds Are a Girl's - And Guy's - Best Friend
  Eating two handfuls daily can lower cholesterol by as much as 12 percent
• Measuring the Power of Statins
  Scan assesses how well the drugs lower calcium buildup in arteries
• Gingko Biloba Will Be Tested on Leg Artery Disease
  Study to examine whether extract works on painful ailment
• Fishing for a Healthy Heart?
  Omega-3 fatty acids promote elasticity in blood vessels
• Whole Grain Foods Wholly Healthy
  Study reports lower cardiovascular, diabetes risks for whole grain eaters
• All Soy Lowers Cholesterol
  Both high- and low-isoflavone soy help, researchers say
• Niacin Therapy Aids Type II Diabetics
  It raises levels of 'good cholesterol' while lowering levels of 'bad cholesterol'
• New Heart Guidelines Stress Youth Checks
  Heart association recommends those over 20 get routine screenings
• Women Warned About High Cholesterol
  High levels increase stroke risk even in the young, study says
• The Lowdown on Cholesterol-Lowering Medications
  Figuring out which to use depends on what your needs are
• Ginseng's New Powers
  Berry extract now shows promise in treatment of diabetes and obesity
• Food for Thought
  From berries to soy, studies offer some help for what ails you