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New cholesterol pill, Nexletol, lowers heart attack risk for patients who can't take statins: study

March 4, 2023

New cholesterol pill, Nexletol, lowers heart attack risk for patients who can't take statins: study

A drug called bempedoic acid (brand name Nexletol) has been shown to be an effective alternative for lowering cholesterol and reducing heart attack risk, according to a major study.

Be well: Add an egg (or 3) to your daily diet for heart health

February 27, 2023

Be well: Add an egg (or 3) to your daily diet for heart health

Adding eggs to your daily diet may help prevent cardiovascular disease by up to 60%, a study published in the journal Nutrients found. Just keep your total saturated fat intake in mind.

Heart health warning: Man scheduled for hip replacement winds up with quadruple bypass surgery

February 15, 2023

Heart health warning: Man scheduled for hip replacement winds up with quadruple bypass surgery

David Holland of New York City thought he would be having a hip replaced. Instead, after a cardiology checkup, he wound up needing quadruple bypass surgery. Here's his story.

Educate yourself about heart disease and participate in Wear Red Day during February, American Heart Month

February 1, 2023

Educate yourself about heart disease and participate in Wear Red Day during February, American Heart Month

Americans celebrate Nation Wear Red Day in the month of February to support the millions of people suffering from heart disease in the United States.

5 simple and healthy diet swaps to manage your cholesterol levels

September 29, 2022

5 simple and healthy diet swaps to manage your cholesterol levels

Compass Nutrition lead dietitian Nikita Kapur offers expert tips on how to manage cholesterol levels and make easy diet and lifestyle changes for better health.

Herbal supplements and their side effects: Here's how to stay safe

August 26, 2022

Herbal supplements and their side effects: Here's how to stay safe

The recent death of the wife of a GOP lawmaker from California highlights the great care that should be taken with the use of herbal supplements, according to doctors and nutritionists.

Autoimmune disease spike blamed on Western diet, scientists say

January 11, 2022

Autoimmune disease spike blamed on Western diet, scientists say

A rise in the prevalence of autoimmune diseases around the world can be blamed on Western-style diets, scientists say.

Cholesterol drug cuts coronavirus infection by 70%, researchers find

August 6, 2021

Cholesterol drug cuts coronavirus infection by 70%, researchers find

A drug meant to treat cholesterol was found to reduce coronavirus infection by 70% in lab studies, with researchers calling for additional clinical trials among hospitalized COVID-19 patients.

Common cholesterol drug may reduce COVID-19 severity, study finds

July 19, 2021

Common cholesterol drug may reduce COVID-19 severity, study finds

Coronavirus patients taking statins prior to hospitalization substantially reduced their odds of in-hospital death and severe COVID-19, researchers found.

An avocado a day could lower 'bad' cholesterol levels, study suggests

October 29, 2019

An avocado a day could lower 'bad' cholesterol levels, study suggests

The study suggests that eating one avocado a day can lower levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL), the type of cholesterol considered to be “bad.”