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Cholesterol levels dropping in Western nations but rising in Asia
Cholesterol levels are declining sharply in western nations, but rising in low- and middle-income nations, according to research we part-funded.
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BHF response to results of cholesterol-lowering drug clinical trial
Today the long-awaited results of a clinical trial for a new cholesterol-lowering drug were presented at a major cardiovascular conference in Washington.
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Only half of people taking statins reduce their cholesterol effectively
New research from Nottingham University shows that around half of people taking statins do not see their cholesterol drop to the recommended levels within two years.
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Phone calls from a pharmacist could help people achieve healthy cholesterol
Regular follow-up calls from a pharmacist can help people lower their ‘bad’ (LDL) cholesterol by reminding them to take their medication
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Looking for a new way to lower cholesterolUniversity of Sheffield | Professor Endre Kiss Toth
Dr Endre Kiss Toth and his team at the University of Sheffield are looking for new ways to lower cholesterol levels in the blood to prevent arteries becoming blocked with fatty plaques, or atherosclerosis. Scientists have found that a prot...
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Lowering cholesterol with diet, exercise and drugs lowers heart risk
A cardiologist has questioned the impact saturated fats have on heart risk.
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Should I be eating soya to lower my cholesterol?
Our expert discusses whether we should be eating soya to lower cholesterol
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Investigating how bad cholesterol is removed from the bodyUniversity College London | Dr Emmanuel Boucrot
When the levels of LDL (‘bad cholesterol’) are raised in the blood, our chances of developing coronary heart disease increase. Statin drugs lower cholesterol in the body by blocking its production in the liver. However, in response to this ...
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A life of low cholesterol and BP slashes heart and circulatory disease risk
Countless heart attacks and strokes could be prevented with sustained drop in cholesterol and blood pressure.
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Does cholesterol alert our immune system to atherosclerosis?University of Cambridge | Dr Meritxell Nus Chimeno
Atherosclerosis is the build-up of fatty material inside your arteries, causing them to harden and narrow, which can eventually trigger a heart attack or stroke. B cells are a type of immune cell whose role is to produce antibodies to help...