This type of cholesterol could be bad in people with high blood pressure
Dec 13, 2022
The higher the level of lipoprotein(a), the higher the danger for heart attacks and strokes in those with hypertension, new research suggests.
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She's been a nurse for 50 years; the last 30, she's also been a heart patient
May 6, 2022
Doctors thought Marilyn Rantz had 10 good years left after undergoing a quadruple coronary bypass operation at 40. More than three decades later, she's still going strong.
Childhood abuse may raise cholesterol, diabetes risk in some adults
Apr 27, 2022
Some children who experience abuse may have higher risk for high cholesterol and Type 2 diabetes as adults, new research shows. But some risks may be offset by having "well-organized" households.
Eating walnuts every day could lower bad cholesterol in older adults
Aug 30, 2021
A handful of walnuts a day for two years may lower bad cholesterol levels and lessen heart risks in older adults, new research shows.
Doctors should 'prescribe' exercise for adults with slightly high blood pressure, cholesterol
Jun 2, 2021
Doctors should write exercise "prescriptions" that include tailored lifestyle and activity advice to help people with mildly high blood pressure or cholesterol levels, according to a new American Heart Association scientific statement.
Bypass surgery turned doctor from couch potato into mountain climber
Mar 4, 2021
After a litany of health problems and open-heart surgery, Dr. Akil Taherbhai overhauled his lifestyle – and his life.
Avocados are a healthy option Super Bowl Sunday – and year-round
Feb 5, 2021
Packed with fiber, potassium, magnesium and other nutrients, not only are avocados delicious, experts say they also are good for heart health.
Statins may protect older women with breast cancer from chemo-induced heart damage
Jan 6, 2021
Older women with early-stage breast cancer are less likely to experience heart failure following chemotherapy if they take statins while getting cancer therapy, new research suggests.
LGB adults less likely to take cholesterol-lowering statins
Dec 2, 2020
Despite the potential benefits in staving off heart disease, new research shows lesbian, gay and bisexual adults are less likely to use cholesterol-lowering statins.
Making sense of cholesterol – the good, the bad and the dietary
Sep 16, 2020
It's Cholesterol Education Month, a good time to protect your health by sorting out the sometimes-confusing facts.