Doctor used 'unproven' cholesterol therapy

A DOCTOR who gave patients an “experimental, unproven” therapy to treat high cholesterol, costing some €1,850, yesterday undertook never to use it again at a hearing of the fitness-to-practise committee of the Medical Council.

Some Cholesterol Drugs May Slow Prostate Growth

Title: Some Cholesterol Drugs May Slow Prostate Growth Category: Health News Created: 5/22/2012 11:00:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 5/22/2012 12:00:00 AM

Conflicting Opinions On HDL As 'Good' Cholesterol

Connie K. Ho for RedOrbit.com High-density lipoprotein, otherwise known as HDL, was thought to be “good” cholesterol. However, a new study, based on databases of genetic information, disproves the HDL theory and states that rising HDL may not have any change to heart disease risk. As such, people who have inherited genes that have a high amount of HDL do not have any less of a chance of having ...

'Good' cholesterol may not actually be that good

A new study finds ‘good’ cholesterol may not be as good for you as previously thought

Saliva test may be used to check for high cholesterol, other issues: Drs. Oz and Roizen

Why is spit so full of information? Saliva contains proteins, enzymes, hormones and DNA. That's why the cholesterol spit test won't be the only one you'll see in the next few years.