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Depression October 28, 2015

Stable childhood may lead to healthy adult heart

In Finland, kids who have a 鈥渟table, healthy鈥� childhood grow up to have better heart health as adults.

Cholesterol October 28, 2015

6 lifestyle factors may predict young women鈥檚 heart disease risk, study says

A 20-year study of nearly 70,000 women suggests that lifestyle factors impact heart attack risk in early adulthood.

Cholesterol October 28, 2015

Statins can be stopped toward the end of life

Taking people off cholesterol-lowering medications near the end of life is safe and may actually be beneficial, according to a new study.

Medications October 28, 2015

New heart drug guidelines efficient and cost effective

New guidelines for prescribing cholesterol-lowering medications are efficient and cost-effective, according to two new studies.聽

DIGESTIVE HEALTH October 28, 2015

Gut bacteria from high-fat animal products may cause kidney failure, study finds

A digestion byproduct derived from high-fat animal products and previously found to increase the risk of heart disease has now also been linked to chronic kidney disease (CKD), according to a study published Thursday in the journal Circulation.

Diabetes Type 2 October 28, 2015

Early diabetes detection tied to fewer heart problems

Earlier screening, diagnosis and treatment of type 2 diabetes may decrease the risk of cardiovascular problems, hint results from a computer model.

Genetics October 28, 2015

Gene mutation discovery boosts interest in heart drug

Scientists have discovered gene mutations that give people naturally lower cholesterol levels and cut their risk of heart disease in half.

Medications October 28, 2015

Cholesterol drugs may aid critically ill patients

For critically ill hospital patients, continued use of statins may help prevent confusion and disorientation.

Cholesterol October 28, 2015

Women more likely than men to have anxiety, depression after heart attack

Heart attacks can impact women鈥檚 mental health more severely than men鈥檚, suggests a new study from Lithuania.

Men's Health October 28, 2015

CDC study finds trans fats hidden in foods claiming zero on label

A new study suggests Americans may be consuming dangerous amounts of trans fats and not even know it.

Cholesterol October 28, 2015

New cholesterol lowering drug much more expensive than statins

A new cholesterol lowering drug called Praluent was recently approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and introduced to the market. Praluent is said to be a better alternative to statins, but comes at a much higher price.