Content about Low-density lipoprotein

June 5, 2013
Survey finds widespread ignorance about triglycerides' role in cardiovascular health

Most Americans have little understanding of the importance of managing fats known as triglycerides to maintain cardiovascular health, according to a new survey.

May 17, 2013
Mylan launches cholesterol drug

Mylan has launched a generic drug for treating cholesterol, the company said.

May 6, 2013
FDA approves Merck cholesterol drug

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a new drug made by Merck for treating high cholesterol, the drug maker said.

March 22, 2013
Study finds improvements in cardiovascular health among South Asians who receive culturally relevant coaching

Culturally competent coaching may be effective in reducing the risk of coronary artery disease among South Asian patients, according to a new study presented as a poster at an American Heart Association conference taking place in New Orleans.

March 14, 2013
Retailer taken to task for iterating supplement claim found on NIH information page

Walgreens was singled out in a lawsuit earlier this week for suggesting a vitamin E supplement may help improve cardiovascular health.

January 30, 2013
FDA approves Genzyme drug for rare cholesterol disorder

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a new drug for treating a rare cholesterol disorder, the agency said.

October 18, 2012
CDC study finds drops in cholesterol levels since 1988

An uptick in the use of cholesterol drugs since the late 1980s and changes in Americans' diets may account for a fall in cholesterol levels, according to a new study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

August 13, 2012
Cholesterol levels among youth see decline

In a study involving more than 16,000 U.S. children and adolescents, there has been a decrease in average total cholesterol levels over the past two decades, although almost 1-in-10 subjects had elevated total cholesterol in the 2007-2010 period, according to a study published in the Aug. 8 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association.

May 22, 2012
Prevalence of prediabetes, diabetes among adolescents on the rise

Being overweight and obesity during adolescence are associated with an increased risk for cardiovascular disease risk factors, especially prediabetes and diabetes, according to researchers.

March 12, 2012
Face-to-face counseling fills voids that mail order cannot

The news that Walgreens outlined how face-to-face pharmacy and Take Care Clinic programs have been shown to drive better health outcomes further illustrates the fact that human interaction simply does things that mail order cannot.

February 16, 2012
Study: CholestOff helps reduce LDLs by 5%

A study published in the November 2011 International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition demonstrated a nearly 5% reduction in “bad” low-density lipoprotein cholesterol when Pharmavite's CholestOff was added to the National Cholesterol Education Program therapeutic lifestyle changes diet, Pharmavite announced Wednesday.

July 6, 2011
Incorporating nuts into diet may help diabetics with blood-sugar control, cholesterol

Consuming nuts in place of carbohydrates may help improve long-term blood-sugar control and lower cholesterol levels among Type 2 diabetics, according to a new study.

December 15, 2010
Almonds may curb Type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease

A recent scientific study showed that incorporating almonds into a person’s diet can help treat and possibly prevent Type 2 diabetes, as well as cardiovascular disease, the Almond Board of California announced Wednesday.

November 16, 2010
Merck's cardiovascular drug improves cholesterol levels in patients during late-stage trial

Patients taking an investigational treatment for cardiovascular disease showed big improvements in cholesterol levels, according...

August 18, 2010
BioIQ at-home health screening kits offered to AAOA employees

UnitedHealthcare and Affiliated Associations of America on Thursday announced that complimentary at-home health screening kits...

August 5, 2010
Genzyme, Isis announce study results for mipomersen

Biotech company Genzyme and Isis Pharmaceuticals have finished late-stage clinical trials of a cholesterol-lowering drug,...

June 20, 2010
Cholesterol drug Livalo launched

A new cholesterol drug made by Eli Lilly and Kowa Pharmaceuticals America has become available,...

May 10, 2010
Eating nuts may lower cholesterol levels, study finds

A pooled analysis of 25 trials found that nut consumption may improve blood cholesterol levels....

March 7, 2010
Bristol-Myers Squibb, Isis announce partnership for cholesterol drug

Bristol-Myers Squibb has paid Isis Pharmaceuticals a $6 million milestone payment for regulatory approval to...

February 9, 2010
Study: Genzyme, Isis cholesterol drug lowers LDL levels

A drug for treating a genetic cholesterol disorder decreased levels of “bad” LDL cholesterol in...

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