A new study suggests that eating three whole eggs a week can thicken the arteries as much as smoking. Some heart experts say not so fast
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Good News: American Kids’ Cholesterol Levels Are Down
Researchers think certain environmental changes over the past decade have helped push kids’ cholesterol levels down. The bad news: American youngsters are still way too fat
FDA Warns Statin Users of Memory Loss and Diabetes Risks
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) added new safety warnings to cholesterol-reducing statin drugs on Wednesday, noting increased risks of Type 2 diabetes and memory loss for patients who take the medications.
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Family MattersHeart Disease
New Advice: Kids Should Be Screened for High Cholesterol
All tweens aged 9 to 11 should have their cholesterol checked to help head off cardiovascular disease early, according to new medical guidelines announced Friday.
To Salt or Not to Salt? Study Questions the Benefits of Reducing Dietary Sodium
For decades, experts have been recommending that Americans cut down on their salt consumption to reduce their risk of heart attack and stroke. According to a new study, however, while reducing dietary salt does lower blood …
What Do Gut Bugs Have to Do With High Cholesterol? A Lot
It’s hard to think of bacteria as the good guys when it comes to health, but research increasingly shows that the bugs that live in our gut may have a big influence on our well-being. In a new study, scientists find that these …
The Four Foods That Lower Your Cholesterol
Eating certain foods can help people lower their cholesterol levels, even without the aid of medication, a new study finds.
Family MattersPediatric Genetics
Genetic Testing for Kids: Is It a Good Idea?
With the advent of new genetic tests, it’s increasingly easy to gauge whether you’re predisposed to developing certain conditions — diabetes, say, or breast cancer. For adults, that knowledge can be simultaneously …
An Apple a Day Keeps Cholesterol at Bay?
Lending credence to the old adage about eating an apple a day, a new study finds that women who ate the fruit daily saw improvements in cholesterol levels and markers of inflammation — suggesting a lower risk of heart disease …
Study: You Are What Your Dad Ate
Imagine if you bequeathed your children not just your genetic material, but also the consequences of your own eating habits. A study published on Dec. 23 in the journal Cell demonstrates that your diet can indeed make a …
Why Holiday Cheese Plates Aren’t All Bad For You
Everybody crowds around the appetizer table at holiday parties — baked brie and festive logs of goat cheese can be just too tempting to pass up.