Cholesterol
High-Dose Statins Linked to Acute Kidney Damage
Large study doesn't prove connection, but experts say patients should ask doctors about concerns
By Denise Mann
HealthDay Reporter
TUESDAY, March 19 (HealthDay News) -- People who take high doses of popular cholesterol-lowering drugs called statins may be more likely to develop kidney problems, a new study suggests.
Cholesterol Levels May Vary By Season
By Steven Reinberg
HealthDay Reporter
THURSDAY, March 7 (HealthDay News) -- Cholesterol levels increase with winter's arrival and drop again as warmer weather returns, a new study by Brazilian researchers suggests.
"In the winter, people should be careful with their cholesterol levels," said lead researcher Dr. Filipe Moura, a doctoral student at the State University of Campinas.
Tuesday, Mar 05th 2013
Fiber: Something You're Probably Not Getting Enough of in Your Diet
Since March is National Nutrition Month, I thought it would be a good opportunity to remind you all of something we commonly don't get enough of in our daily nutrition: FIBER.
Dietary fiber is found in plant foods like fruits, veggies, whole grains, seeds and nuts. Unlike other food components like fats, carbohydrates and proteins, since our bodies cannot digest or break down fiber—here's the good news—it has practically no calories.
Diet, Exercise May Boost 'Good' Cholesterol, Study Suggests
Benefits of lifestyle changes go beyond weight loss for diabetes patients, researcher says
THURSDAY, Oct. 11 (HealthDay News) -- For overweight people with diabetes, intensive exercise and dieting not only aids weight loss, it can also help train their fat cells to produce a hormone believed to boost production of "good" cholesterol, according to a new study.
Health Tip: At Risk for High Cholesterol?
Risk factors include obesity
(HealthDay News) -- Risk factors for high cholesterol include things you can't control, such as age, gender and family history. But lifestyle choices -- factors you can control -- are a big part of the equation, too.
The Cleveland Clinic says controllable risk factors for high cholesterol include:
Wednesday, Sep 05th 2012
Should You Ditch Your Eggs?
A new study says eating egg yolks is almost as bad as cigarettes - but maybe not
It's all over the news: Eating eggs is almost as bad as smoking. Aside from the fact that you put both things in your mouth, what's the connection?
Doctors Spar Over Cholesterol Screening in Kids
Some question supporting evidence and drug-industry ties, but others say guidelines benefit certain children
By Amanda Gardner
HealthDay Reporter
MONDAY, July 23 (HealthDay News) -- Researchers are debating the merits of recent guidelines that recommend all children aged 9 through 11 be screened for high cholesterol levels, along with certain groups of younger children and teenagers.
Preventive Measures Pay Off for Those at Risk of Stroke
Taking steps to reduce smoking, high cholesterol, diabetes saves lives, study finds
TUESDAY, July 17 (HealthDay News) -- Helping patients avoid stroke and dementia risk factors, such as high cholesterol, smoking and diabetes, can leave them with a longer, healthier old age, a new study finds.
10 Health Tips for the Men in Your Life
We all know that it's common for men to skip the doctor until they become sick, injure themselves or are faced with a serious health problem. And a majority of men will postpone seeking care for a few days to see whether they feel any better. It's the whole "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" line of thinking.
Wednesday, Feb 01st 2012
Surviving a Heart Attack at Age 40: The Common Genetic Disorder I Didn't Know I Had
by Wenter Blair
I was out for dinner with friends one day when I unexpectedly began to feel faint. I became hot and started sweating profusely and my chest swelled with pressure. I was only 40 and thought this might be a hormonal issue because I recently had a hysterectomy, so the following morning I went to my OB/GYN. She gave me an EKG test and told me that I had a heart attack the night before.
