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High cholesterol was twice as prevalent among American Indian teens and young adults
[ad_1] Research Highlights: A study of more than 1,400 people in U.S. tribal communities found that high cholesterol was twice as prevalent among American Indian adolescents and young adults compared to the overall U.S. population. The study also noted that few study participants with high cholesterol sought or received treatment during the study
Heart attack and stroke survivors neglect LDL cholesterol despite increased risk
[ad_1] (NewMediaWire) – August 23, 2023 – DALLAS — A 2023 survey from the American Heart Association conducted by The Harris Poll, found that a majority (70%) of heart attack and stroke survivors are unaware that LDL cholesterol is commonly referred to as 'bad cholesterol.' This matters because LDL cholesterol (low-density lipoprotein cholesterol
6 common "heart-health" supplements ineffective at lowering cholesterol compared to statins
[ad_1] Research Highlights: Six widely used dietary supplements promoted for improving heart health – including brands of fish oil, cinnamon, garlic and turmeric – were not effective at lowering “bad” cholesterol more than placebo after 28 days of use. However, a common, low-dose cholesterol-lowering medication (a statin) had a substantial impact on ba
New medicine reduces triglyceride by 25%, no change in CVD risk in people with Type 2 diabetes
[ad_1] Research Highlights: A new cholesterol medication, pemafibrate, lowered triglyceride levels among adults with Type 2 diabetes, however, there was no decrease in the risk of cardiovascular events or death. The medication reduced triglyceride levels by more than one-fourth, and patients were followed for up to 5 years. In this high-risk stud
Double up on the guac? Those avocados are good for your heart health
[ad_1] (NewMediaWire) – July 26, 2022 – DALLAS — Adding avocados to a healthy diet could reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease, including lowering your cholesterol, according to research published by the American Heart Association. That’s especially good news because the consumption of avocados in the U.S. has nearly tripled in the past two
New effort to standardize cardiovascular care in Mexico, address gaps in care
[ad_1] (NewMediaWire) – June 02, 2022 – DALLAS and MEXICO CITY — In Mexico, 56.1% of adults have high levels of LDL-C or bad cholesterol[1], considered the main risk factor for cardiovascular disease and cause of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD), a buildup of fats, cholesterol and other substances inside the arteries and on their wa
New initiative to help people with high cholesterol and associated cardiovascular disease
[ad_1] (NewMediaWire) – July 16, 2021 – DALLAS – In the United States, nearly half of all adults (56 million or 48.6%) over 40 years of age have blood cholesterol levels that put them at risk for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD), increasing the possibility of heart disease and stroke, as noted in the most recent ...
Side effects often attributed to statins were the same for those taking a placebo
[ad_1] Research Highlights: Study participants who reported side effects from cholesterol-lowering medications known as statins also reported the same side effects when they unknowingly took placebo pills. These side effects are real, and it appears may be mostly due to the psychological rather than the pharmacological effects of statins since symptoms