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Cholesterol October 24, 2015

FDA weighs approval of first-in-class cholesterol drug

Federal health regulators said Friday that a highly-anticipated, experimental drug from Sanofi lowers bad cholesterol more than older drugs. But officials have questions about whether to approve the drug based on that measure alone or whether to wait for additional study results.

Alzheimers October 24, 2015

Cholesterol linked to Alzheimer's protein, unclear why

Patterns of "good" and "bad" cholesterol usually associated with heart risks also predicted the levels of Alzheimer's-related beta amyloid protein seen in the brains of study participants.

Cholesterol October 24, 2015

Scientists find key gene mutations behind inherited heart disease

Scientists have identified the crucial genetic mutations that cause a common heart condition called dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM), paving the way for more accurate diagnosis and screening of high-risk patients.

Emphysema October 24, 2015

Heart group says e-cigarettes might help smokers quit

The American Heart Association's first policy statement on electronic cigarettes backs them as a last resort to help smokers quit. The American Cancer Society has no formal policy but quietly took a similar stance in May.

Cholesterol October 24, 2015

ER doctor dies of cardiac arrest after working 24-hour shift

A beloved doctor at one of China’s top hospitals has died of sudden cardiac arrest after working a 24-hour shift, prompting medical staff to question workers’ hours and staffing at the facility, Central European News (CEN) reported. 

Men's Health October 24, 2015

Turkish doctor suffers multiple heart attacks on live TV

A doctor appearing on a popular Turkish TV show suffered multiple heart attacks live in front of millions of viewers, News.com.au reported.

Breast Cancer October 24, 2015

High cholesterol may 'fuel' the growth and spread of breast cancer

Researchers at Duke University Medical Center found that a common byproduct of cholesterol may foster the growth and spread of breast cancer cells.

Cholesterol October 24, 2015

New data fuels doctors’ demands to rewrite U.S. heart guidelines

Controversial heart disease prevention guidelines that abandoned specific targets for reducing "bad" LDL cholesterol are under fresh assault after a major study highlighted the benefits of taking LDL to very low levels.

Cholesterol October 24, 2015

Study finds potential problem in more heart valve implants

Doctors have discovered a potential problem involving implanted heart valves that hundreds of thousands of people have received — they don't always open and close properly, possibly because a blood clot has formed that could raise the risk of stroke.

Cholesterol October 24, 2015

Secondhand marijuana smoke may harm blood vessel function as much as cigarette smoke

Secondhand marijuana smoke may pose a similar health risk to that of tobacco, suggests new research presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2014 in Chicago.

Fitness October 24, 2015

12 tips to reduce high cholesterol

If you’re one of the approximately 31 million people in the U.S. who have been diagnosed with high cholesterol, trying to get it under control can be challenging.