/tags/cholesterol Cholesterol en-US Copyright Mon, 23 Oct 2023 10:00:00 GMT /health-wellness/2023-10-23/study-says-good-cholesterol-may-lead-to-dementia-in-older-adults The study, supported by the National Institute on Aging and the National Institutes of Health, included more than 180,000 adults with an average age of 70. Mon, 23 Oct 2023 10:00:00 GMT /health-wellness/2023-10-23/study-says-good-cholesterol-may-lead-to-dementia-in-older-adults Sam Baker /health-wellness/2023-09-18/a-new-oral-drug-can-reduce-the-sticky-part-of-bad-cholesterol-study-says A clinical trial in Australia of muvalaplin found it can lower lipoprotein-A or Lp(a) by more than 50%. A North Texas cardiologist says it could be a game-changer. Mon, 18 Sep 2023 10:00:00 GMT /health-wellness/2023-09-18/a-new-oral-drug-can-reduce-the-sticky-part-of-bad-cholesterol-study-says Sam Baker /health-wellness/2023-03-20/cant-tolerate-statins-new-study-supports-nexletol-as-an-alternative-cholesterol-medication Dr. Saima Zafar, a cardiologist with Texas Health Kaufman, tells ËÄ»˘Ó°Ôşâ€™s Sam Baker why statins don't work for some, and what makes Nexletol an acceptable alternative. Mon, 20 Mar 2023 10:00:00 GMT /health-wellness/2023-03-20/cant-tolerate-statins-new-study-supports-nexletol-as-an-alternative-cholesterol-medication Sam Baker /health-science-tech/2019-05-06/a-new-study-renews-the-debate-about-eating-eggs A new study says the more eggs you eat — mostly because of the cholesterol inside — the more you’re at risk for heart disease and premature death.Previous… Mon, 06 May 2019 17:45:00 GMT /health-science-tech/2019-05-06/a-new-study-renews-the-debate-about-eating-eggs Sam Baker /health-science-tech/2018-08-27/high-hdl-the-good-cholesterol-may-not-be-good-for-some-women-in-middle-age There’s good cholesterol (HDL) and bad cholesterol (LDL). While a high HDL number on a screening is usually good news, it may not tell the whole story for… Mon, 27 Aug 2018 12:01:02 GMT /health-science-tech/2018-08-27/high-hdl-the-good-cholesterol-may-not-be-good-for-some-women-in-middle-age Sam Baker /health-science-tech/2018-07-02/an-egg-a-day-may-lower-your-risk-of-heart-disease-and-stroke-new-study-suggests After years of warnings to limit our consumption of eggs, a recent study suggests eating one a day might actually lower rates of heart disease and risk of… Mon, 02 Jul 2018 13:20:00 GMT /health-science-tech/2018-07-02/an-egg-a-day-may-lower-your-risk-of-heart-disease-and-stroke-new-study-suggests Sam Baker /health-science-tech/2016-12-12/task-force-says-age-should-help-decide-who-uses-statin-drugs Tens of millions of Americans currently use statin drugs. Doctors have based that on cholesterol levels and various lifestyle factors. However, the U.S.… Mon, 12 Dec 2016 14:20:00 GMT /health-science-tech/2016-12-12/task-force-says-age-should-help-decide-who-uses-statin-drugs Sam Baker /health-science-tech/2016-10-31/natures-broom-and-other-health-benefits-of-pumpkin It's often used as a major ingredient in sweets: desserts, lattes, even ale. But put all the sugar and cream aside, and pumpkin can also be a healthy food… Mon, 31 Oct 2016 15:17:30 GMT /health-science-tech/2016-10-31/natures-broom-and-other-health-benefits-of-pumpkin Sam Baker /health-science-tech/2016-05-09/recent-study-links-statins-and-muscle-pain Millions of people use statins to lower cholesterol, but some have complained about muscle pain after taking the drug. A recent study from the Cleveland… Mon, 09 May 2016 13:22:00 GMT /health-science-tech/2016-05-09/recent-study-links-statins-and-muscle-pain Sam Baker /health-science-tech/2015-02-23/dietary-guidelines-cholesterol-is-no-longer-a-nutrient-of-concern Our consumer health series, Vital Signs, recently identified six foods to help maintain good cholesterol levels. The suggestions are good for anyone to… Mon, 23 Feb 2015 12:45:00 GMT /health-science-tech/2015-02-23/dietary-guidelines-cholesterol-is-no-longer-a-nutrient-of-concern Sam Baker