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Inherited Cholesterol Disorder Significantly Boosts Heart Risks0
THURSDAY, June 30, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- People who inherit a genetic disorder that causes high levels of "bad" LDL cholesterol have an increased risk for heart disease and hardened arteries, a new study finds. The condition is called ...
colestipol (Colestid)0
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Statins0
"Statins" is a class of drugs that lowers the level of cholesterol in the blood by reducing the production of cholesterol by the liver. (The other source of cholesterol in the blood is dietary cholesterol.) Statins block the enzyme in the liver that ...
No Statins Before Heart Surgery, Study Suggests0
WEDNESDAY, May 4, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Taking cholesterol-lowering statins right before heart surgery, once touted as a way to prevent common postoperative complications, has no benefit and may even cause harm, a new study suggests. In that ...
ezetimibe, Zetia0
DRUG CLASS AND MECHANISM: Ezetimibe is an oral drug that is used for the treatment of elevated blood cholesterol. The most commonly used class of drugs for lowering cholesterol levels, the statins, act by preventing the production of cholesterol by ...
evolocumab (Repatha)0
DRUG CLASS AND MECHANISM: Evolocumab is a man-made injectable drug that reduces cholesterol levels in the blood. It is the second member of a new class of drugs called proprotein convertase subtilisin kexin type 9 (PCSK9) ...
Too Few Americans Are Taking Needed Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs: CDC0
THURSDAY, Dec. 3, 2015 (HealthDay News) -- Nearly half of American adults who should be taking cholesterol-lowering drugs don't, federal government researchers report. They also found that blacks and Hispanics were less likely than whites to ...
Negative News on Statins Tied to Dropped Prescriptions0
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 2, 2015 (HealthDay News) -- News reports on the downsides of statins may push some people to stop taking the cholesterol-lowering drugs, a new study hints. The findings, published Dec. 2 in the European Heart Journal, ...
1 in 8 American Adults Still Have High Cholesterol: CDC0
TUESDAY, Dec. 1, 2015 (HealthDay News) -- About one in every eight American adults continue to have high levels of total cholesterol, while even more have low levels of "good" cholesterol, health officials reported Tuesday. Although the ...
High Cholesterol (Hyperlipidemia) Quiz: Test Your Medical IQ0
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'Cash for Lower Cholesterol' Program Works With Doc-Patient Teams0
SUNDAY, Nov. 8, 2015 (HealthDay News) -- What if you could get paid to improve your health? That was the premise behind a new study that offered cash rewards to help people lower their cholesterol levels. Surprisingly, the program was only ...
Too Few U.S. Hispanics Have Cholesterol Under Control0
MONDAY, Nov. 9, 2015 (HealthDay News) -- Undertreatment of high cholesterol is a major problem among Hispanics in the United States, a new study finds. The research, to be presented Monday at the annual meeting of the American Heart Association ...
No Need to Stop Taking Statins Before Surgery, Study Finds0
TUESDAY, Oct. 27, 2015 (HealthDay News) -- Stopping cholesterol-lowering statins before non-cardiac surgery is unnecessary and may increase the risk of death following the operation, researchers report. In their study, doctors from the ...
Study Sees Link Between High Cholesterol and Tendon Trouble0
FRIDAY, Oct. 16, 2015 (HealthDay News) -- High cholesterol levels may increase your risk of tendon problems and pain, a new study suggests. Tendons are the tough fibers connecting the body's muscles and bones. The researchers suspect ...
verapamil (Calan, Verelan, Verelan PM [Discontinued: Isoptin, Isoptin SR, Covera-HS])0
DRUG CLASS AND MECHANISM: Verapamil belongs to a class of medications called calcium channel blockers (CCBs), which includes amlodipine (Norvasc), diltiazem (Cardizem, Dilacor), nifedipine (Adalat, Procardia) as well as others. These medications block ...
pravastatin, Pravigard PAC (discontinued)0
DRUG CLASS AND MECHANISM: Pravastatin is an oral drug for lowering the cholesterol in the blood that contributes to the formation of plaques in the walls of arteries that obstruct the flow of blood, known as arteriosclerotic vascular disease. ...
lovastatin, Mevacor, Altoprev0
DRUG CLASS AND MECHANISM: Lovastatin belongs to a class of cholesterol-lowering drugs called HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors, or, more commonly "statins." Other statins include simvastatin (Zocor), atorvastatin (Lipitor), fluvastatin (Lescol), and ...
Fibrates0
Medical and Pharmacy Editor: Daniel Lee Kulick, MD, FACC, FSCAI Daniel Lee Kulick, MD, FACC, FSCAI Dr. Kulick received his undergraduate and medical degrees from the University of Southern California, School of Medicine. He ...
Gut Bugs May Affect Body Fat, 'Good' Cholesterol Levels0
THURSDAY, Sept. 10, 2015 (HealthDay News) -- The size of your waistline may depend to some degree on the specific bacteria dwelling within your gut, new research suggests. The study, of nearly 900 Dutch adults, found that certain gut bacteria ...
New Drug Class Slashes 'Bad' Cholesterol, Review Finds0
MONDAY, April 27, 2015 (HealthDay News) -- A new class of cholesterol drug could sharply cut "bad" LDL cholesterol in people who don't fare well on commonly used cholesterol-lowering medications called statins, a new research review ...
Statins Carry Some Risk for Seniors, Study Suggests0
WEDNESDAY, April 22, 2015 (HealthDay News) -- Cholesterol-lowering statin drugs can help prevent heart disease in seniors, but the medications also carry the risk of side effects, new research shows. Researchers used a computer simulation to ...
New Guidelines Would Greatly Boost Number of Young People on Statins0
MONDAY, April 6, 2015 (HealthDay News) -- If all doctors followed new cholesterol guidelines aimed at children, almost half a million Americans aged 17 to 21 would be prescribed a cholesterol-lowering statin drug, a new study predicts. In 2011, ...
colesevelam, Welchol0
DRUG CLASS AND MECHANISM: Colesevelam is an oral drug that lowers cholesterol levels in the blood. It also improves control of blood sugar in type 2 diabetes. Cholesterol made by the liver or from the food we eat can be converted into bile ...
Blood Fats Hold Vitamin E Captive, Study Shows0
FRIDAY, March 20, 2015 (HealthDay News) -- High levels of blood fats such as cholesterol and triglycerides can hold vitamin E in the blood and prevent it from reaching the tissues that require it, a small study says. The findings suggest that ...
niacin, Niacor, Niaspan, Slo-Niacin, Nicolar (discontinued)0
DRUG CLASS AND MECHANISM: Niacin (nicotinic acid, vitamin B3) is a part of the normal diet that is essential to various chemical reactions in the body. It is used medically to treat individuals with deficiency of niacin. Advanced deficiency of niacin ...
Experimental Drug Shows Promise in Lowering Cholesterol, Heart Attack Risk0
SUNDAY, March 15, 2015 (HealthDay News) -- Adding an experimental new biologic drug to conventional cholesterol-lowering drugs may result in better cholesterol control and reduced risks of heart attack and stroke, according to a new ...
colestipol, Colestid0
DRUG CLASS AND MECHANISM: Colestipol is an oral cholesterol-lowering drug that is not absorbed from the intestine into the body. Rather, it works by binding to bile acids in the intestine and promoting the elimination of bile acids in the stool. Bile ...
U.S. Advisers Rethink Cholesterol Risk From Foods: Report0
TUESDAY, Feb. 10, 2015 (HealthDay News) -- Decades-old advice to Americans against eating foods high in cholesterol likely will not appear in the next update of the nation's Dietary Guidelines, according to published reports. The U.S. ...
Rhabdomyolysis0
Rhabdomyolysis (RAB-DOE-MY-O-LIE-SIS) is the rapid destruction of skeletal muscle resulting in leakage into the urine of the muscle protein myoglobin.The skeletal muscle is the muscle of movement of the body (moving the skeleton at the joints). ...
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Prolonged High Cholesterol in Middle Age Raises Heart Risk Later: Study0
MONDAY, Jan. 26, 2015 (HealthDay News) -- Many folks in their 30s and 40s chow down on burgers, fried chicken and other fatty foods without fear, figuring they have years before they need to worry about their cholesterol levels. But new ...
rosuvastatin, Crestor0
DRUG CLASS AND MECHANISM: Rosuvastatin is an oral drug for lowering blood cholesterol levels. It belongs to a class of drugs called HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors, more commonly referred to as "statins." Other drugs in this class include simvastatin ...
Avocados Help Lower Cholesterol in Some People0
By Nicky Broyd Reviewed by Hansa D. Bhargava, MD Jan. 8, 2015 -- An avocado a day might help keep bad cholesterol at bay. Eating one per day as part of a certain heart-healthy, cholesterol-lowering diet can help ...
cholestyramine, Questran, Questran Light0
DRUG CLASS AND MECHANISM: Cholestyramine is an oral medication that reduces the levels of cholesterol in the blood and improves the itching associated with liver disease. Cholesterol that is ingested or manufactured in the body is eliminated primarily ...
Rhabdomyolysis Symptoms and Causes0
When it comes to fitness, there might be too much of a good thing. Motivated people might be persuaded by coaches and personal trainers to push beyond their body's limits, but not listening when the body rebels may lead to significant metabolic ...
Number of Americans Taking Statins Keeps Rising: CDC0
TUESDAY, Dec. 23, 2014 (HealthDay News) -- More Americans than ever are taking cholesterol-lowering medications, federal health officials reported Tuesday. The percentage of adults aged 40 and older taking drugs that combat high cholesterol ...
Certain Antibiotic/Statin Combos May Be Unsafe Mix: Study0
MONDAY, Dec. 22, 2014 (HealthDay News) -- Seniors who take the antibiotic Biaxin (clarithromycin) along with certain types of cholesterol-lowering statins are at risk for drug interaction side effects that can lead to hospitalization or even death, a ...
atorvastatin, Lipitor0
Medical and Pharmacy Editor: William C. Shiel Jr., MD, FACP, FACR William C. Shiel Jr., MD, FACP, FACR Dr. Shiel received a Bachelor of Science degree with honors from the University of Notre Dame. There he was involved in ...
Cholesterol: Questions To Ask Your Doctor0
Note: We recommend you use this page as a reference for your consultation with your doctor. --- The MedicineNet Medical Editors 1. What is my cholesterol profile (LDL, HDL levels and their ratios)? 2. ...
Fats, Fish Oil and Omega-3-Fatty Acids0
What is fat?Fat (also known as lipid), is one of the three classes of nutrients; the other two are proteins and carbohydrates. The major function of fat is to provide energy for the body. Pound per pound, fat contains more energy (calories) ...
Most Seniors Could Use Statins Under New Guidelines0
MONDAY, Nov. 24, 2014 (HealthDay News) -- Most older Americans qualify for treatment with cholesterol-lowering statins under new guidelines intended to reduce the risk of heart attack or stroke, a new study shows. Guidelines for the treatment ...
Cholesterol Drug Vytorin Linked to Reduced Heart Attack Risk0
MONDAY, Nov. 17, 2014 (HealthDay News) -- Driving "bad" LDL cholesterol down to extremely low levels with a combination drug appears to significantly reduce heart attacks and strokes in high-risk patients with clogged arteries, a new study ...
Experimental Cholesterol-Lowering Drug Effective, Study Reports0
MONDAY, Nov. 17, 2014 (HealthDay News) -- An experimental antibody drug could prove effective at lowering LDL ("bad") cholesterol levels for patients who have side effects with cholesterol-lowering statin medications. That's the conclusion of a ...
'Longevity Gene' One Key to Long Life, Research Suggests0
THURSDAY, Nov. 6, 2014 (HealthDay News) -- Even among people who live well into their 90s, those with a particular gene variant may survive the longest, a new study finds. The variant is in a gene known as CETP, and researchers have known for ...
gemfibrozil, Lopid0
DRUG CLASS AND MECHANISM: Gemfibrozil is a blood lipid and cholesterol-altering medicine. It is classified as a fibric acid derivative similar to fenofibrate (Tricor). It reduces triglycerides and increases cholesterol carried in high density ...
Health Tip: Troubled by High Triglycerides?0
(HealthDay News) -- Triglycerides are fats that build up in the blood, and high levels mean an increased risk of cardiovascular problems. The U.S. National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute says risk factors for high triglycerides ...
Older Patients More Likely to Fill Prescriptions for Generic Statins: Study0
MONDAY, Sept. 15, 2014 (HealthDay News) -- Patients prescribed cholesterol-lowering drugs are more likely to fill their prescriptions and gain health benefits if the medications are cheaper generic brands, new research suggests. At issue are ...
Lower Cholesterol Levels with Diet and Medication0
Low Cholesterol Levels - Effective Treatments Question: What kinds of treatments have been effective for your cholesterol? Low Cholesterol Levels - LDL Cholesterol Question: In what ways have you tried lowering your LDL ...
Statins May Help Kids With Genetic Cholesterol Disorder0
TUESDAY, Sept. 9, 2014 (HealthDay News) -- Cholesterol-lowering statin drugs seem to help reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease in children who have a genetic cholesterol disorder, according to a long-term European study. Researchers looked ...
Carotid Artery Disease0
What is carotid artery disease? The carotid arteries provide blood supply to the head. There are two common carotid arteries, located on each side of the neck, that divide into the internal and external carotid arteries. The external carotid ...
More Docs Wonder If Statins Are Worth the Risks0
By Brenda Goodman, MA Reviewed by Arefa Cassoobhoy, MD, MPH Aug. 18, 2014 -- Kailash Chand, a doctor in the U.K., says he once brushed aside patients who complained of muscle pains, weakness, fatigue, and memory ...
Cholesterol Drugs' Benefits Far Outweigh Side Effects, Review Finds0
TUESDAY, Aug. 5, 2014 (HealthDay News) -- The benefits of long-term use of cholesterol-lowering statin drugs greatly outweigh the risks, according to a review of research published over 20 years. Some experts fear that statins may be overused, ...
Cholesterol Drugs May Speed Healing After Surgery0
THURSDAY, July 31, 2014 (HealthDay News) -- Recovery time after surgery may be reduced for patients taking the cholesterol-lowering medications known as statins, according to a new study. The study's Irish researchers suspect that the drugs may ...
Do You Need to Fast Before a Cholesterol Test?0
By Michael O'Riordan Reviewed by Arefa Cassoobhoy, MD, MPH July 17, 2014 -- Do you really need to check your cholesterol levels on an empty stomach? New research suggests checking your cholesterol even if you've eaten ...
Experts Reject Routine Screening for Narrowed Neck Arteries0
MONDAY, July 7, 2014 (HealthDay News) -- Routine screening for a narrowing of the neck arteries should not be done in healthy adults, an influential panel of U.S. health experts says. The arteries that run along both sides of the neck supply ...
Cholesterol Levels May Be Linked to Breast Cancer Risk0
FRIDAY, July 4, 2014 (HealthDay News) -- High cholesterol levels may increase a woman's risk of developing breast cancer, a large new British study reports. The findings suggest that keeping tight control over cholesterol through medication ...
People With Heart Disease, Diabetes May Be More Likely to Stay on Statins0
MONDAY, June 23, 2014 (HealthDay News) -- People who have heart disease or diabetes, the overweight or obese and former smokers are most likely to keep taking cholesterol-lowering statins, a new study finds. Previous research has shown that as ...
Stopping Statins for Terminal Patients a Safe Option: Study0
FRIDAY, May 30, 2014 (HealthDay News) -- A new study suggests that it's safe and helpful to stop treating dying patients with the cholesterol-lowering drugs known as statins. Patients who were expected to live less than a year didn't die any ...
New Drug May Help Lower 'Bad' Cholesterol Beyond Statins0
TUESDAY, May 13, 2014 (HealthDay News) -- A new injectable drug can further knock down cholesterol levels in people who take cholesterol-busting statin medications, according to the results of a global trial. People taking the new therapy ...
Health Tip: Take Steps to Cut Cholesterol0
(HealthDay News) -- There are dietary and lifestyle changes you can make that may help you lower your cholesterol numbers. The Cleveland Clinic offers these suggestions: Limit animal fats in your diet, including processed and high-fat meats ...
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