Diet can impact cholesterol levels

Questions and answers about diet and cholesterol.

Arrowhead Presents Data on DPC System at TIDES 2012

Arrowhead Research Corporation today announced that Darren Wakefield, Ph.D., one of its Senior Scientists at its Madison, WI research and development facility presented data at the TIDES: Oligonucleotide and Peptide Research, Technology and Product Development Conference in Las Vegas, NV.

The Stats on Statins: Should Healthy Adults Over 50 Take Them?

Everyone over 50 should take statins to lower their cholesterol, an editorial argued last week in The Lancet . The piece based its recommendation on a meta-analysis of 27 clinical trials published in the same issue that concluded statins significantly reduce the risk of heart attacks and other cardiovascular events in healthy people without posing substantial risks. Subsequent articles heralding ...

How to Monitor Tests for Creating Excellent Cardiovascular Health

Dr. Dale has provided a link (http://www.wellnesscenter.net/products/blood_test.htm) for ordering blood testing at a discounted cost with all results being sent directly to the person placing the order. A blood test would serve as a guideline to target Cardio related areas needing improvement.Ventura, CA (PRWEB) May 22, 2012 The Wellness Center for Research and Education has made available ...

Study Recommends More People Be Given Statins

Connie K. Ho for RedOrbit.com A new report published in The Lancet states that more people should be given cholesterol-lowering drugs and statins to help decrease the number of strokes and heart attacks. Statins have been known to help people who have a high risk of having a heart attack and a stroke. However, medical professionals have debated medicating healthy people, whether it works and if ...