October 6, 2017 Regis Philbin opens up on heart issues, cholesterol health For years, millions of viewers tuned in to Regis Philbin to hear about the day’s hot topics or his latest life happenings.
September 27, 2017 All red meat is not created equal -- Yes, it can be part of a heart healthy diet Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, contributing to more than 22,000 deaths each day. But, when it comes to diet and heart disease prevention, the role of red meat is often debated, leaving patients confused and concerned. In the last several years, there has been a growing body of evidence showing lean beef’s positive role in a heart-healthy diet.
May 22, 2017 Are cholesterol, saturated fat less important to heart disease? Cholesterol levels and saturated fat in the diet may not play as a big a role in heart disease as previously thought, a new editorial suggests.
December 5, 2016 Why Americans' cholesterol levels are improving Americans' cholesterol levels are heading in the right direction, a new study finds.
November 14, 2016 Blood pressure, cholesterol drugs fail to slow cognitive decline: study Taking medicines to lower blood pressure and cholesterol failed to prevent cognitive and functional declines in older adults with moderate risk of heart disease, according to results of a clinical trial presented on Sunday.
July 14, 2016 The 12 most cholesterol-laden fast food items By now it’s common knowledge that the majority of the foods served at fast food restaurants are, for lack of a better term, really bad for you.
June 1, 2016 FDA calls for sharp reduction in salt added to foods U.S. health officials recommended cutting the amount of salt added to foods to help Americans reduce their sodium consumption by about a third, according to proposed guidelines that are likely to have a wide-ranging impact on the processed food industry in the United States.
May 18, 2016 Joe Montana on heart disease: 'Changing a lifestyle was tough at first' Pro Football Hall of Famer, Joe Montana sits down with Dr. Manny to talk about his battle with high blood pressure and cholesterol -- two major risk factors for heart disease
May 9, 2016 Can this test predict heart attack? When Wayne Williams was 48, he decided to get proactive about his health.
February 9, 2016 Stress raises cholesterol more than you think Christopher Edginton was taking medication and trying to improve his diet when his cholesterol shot up anyway four years ago.