Coronavirus August 6, 2021 Cholesterol drug cuts coronavirus infection by 70%, researchers find A drug meant to treat cholesterol was found to reduce coronavirus infection by 70% in lab studies, with researchers calling for additional clinical trials among hospitalized COVID-19 patients.
Coronavirus July 19, 2021 Common cholesterol drug may reduce COVID-19 severity, study finds Coronavirus patients taking statins prior to hospitalization substantially reduced their odds of in-hospital death and severe COVID-19, researchers found.
Cholesterol October 29, 2019 An avocado a day could lower 'bad' cholesterol levels, study suggests The study suggests that eating one avocado a day can lower levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL), the type of cholesterol considered to be “bad.”
Cholesterol June 6, 2019 White meat can raise cholesterol as much as red meat, new study shows White meat, such as chicken, may raise blood cholesterol levels as much as red meat does, a new, small study details.
HEALTH March 22, 2019 Jay Leno on the time Rodney Dangerfield had a mini-stroke on his show Comedian and former late night host Jay Leno sits down with ӣƵ’ Dr. Manny Alvarez to share what he is up to now and explain why raising awareness about bad cholesterol is so important.
Cholesterol September 2, 2018 There's another type of 'bad' cholesterol, and doctors don't usually test for it Here’s what you need to know about the other “bad” cholesterol.
Cholesterol October 26, 2017 High cholesterol levels among US adults declining, CDC reports The prevalence of U.S. adults with high cholesterol declined significantly between 1999-2000 and 2015-2016, achieving a long-term public health goal, according to data released on Thursday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Center for Health Statistics.
Cholesterol October 6, 2017 Regis Philbin opens up on heart issues, cholesterol health For years, millions of viewers tuned in to Regis Philbin to hear about the day’s hot topics or his latest life happenings.
HEART HEALTH September 27, 2017 All red meat is not created equal -- Yes, it can be part of a heart healthy diet Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, contributing to more than 22,000 deaths each day. But, when it comes to diet and heart disease prevention, the role of red meat is often debated, leaving patients confused and concerned. In the last several years, there has been a growing body of evidence showing lean beef’s positive role in a heart-healthy diet.
Cholesterol May 22, 2017 Are cholesterol, saturated fat less important to heart disease? Cholesterol levels and saturated fat in the diet may not play as a big a role in heart disease as previously thought, a new editorial suggests.
Cholesterol December 5, 2016 Why Americans' cholesterol levels are improving Americans' cholesterol levels are heading in the right direction, a new study finds.