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Cholesterol October 24, 2015

Northern Ireland leader blames heart attack on bad lifestyle

Northern Ireland's leader says he suffered a heart attack this week because he lives on junk food, gets too little sleep and no exercise.

Genetics October 24, 2015

Short people's genes may confer higher heart risks, study says

Short people have more risk for heart disease, and now researchers may know why: Genes that govern height also seem to affect cholesterol, especially in men.

Longevity October 23, 2015

Cholesterol-lowing drug reverses memory deficit in mice

A common statin drug taken by millions of Americans to lower their cholesterol level also may reverse certain types of learning deficits, according to a new study in mice

Men's Health October 23, 2015

Screening men with ED for heart disease could save money, lives

If every man with erectile dysfunction were screened for heart disease, more than a million events like heart attack or stroke could be avoided over 20 years and more than $21 billion saved, according to a new estimate.

Cholesterol October 23, 2015

Study suggests benefits of more heart care for young adults

Living decades with high cholesterol greatly increases the risk for heart disease, according to a recent study that bolsters a push by some doctors for regular cholesterol testing and perhaps early drug treatment of people in their 30s and 40s.

Longevity October 23, 2015

Death in your state: Map shows most distinctive causes

The most common killers in the United States are well known — heart disease and cancer.