Seed oils best for lowering LDL cholesterol Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli10 Oct 2018 8:10 PM ISTLukas Schwingshackl, at the German Institute of Human Nutrition and colleagues, has found that seed oils were the best choice for people looking to...
Cottonseed oil has cholesterol lowering benefits Medha Baranwal Baranwal1 Nov 2018 8:20 PM ISTUSA: Consumption of high-fat diet enriched with cottonseed oil (CSO) led to drastic improvements in the levels of cholesterol and triglycerides (TG)...
Ezetimibe-atorvastatin combo superior to atorvastatin alone for lipid lowering Medha Baranwal Baranwal24 Nov 2018 7:05 PM ISTLipid-lowering drug combination ezetimibe with atorvastatin results in better outcomes than atorvastatin therapy alone, according to a review...
Lipid management: Indian Version of 2016 ESC/ EAS guidelines released Vinay Singh singh9 Dec 2018 7:00 PM ISTAn Expert Panel comprising of cardiologists has released Indian adaptation of 2016 ESC and EAS guidelines for management of dyslipidemia in Indian...
Exclusive breastfeeding during first three months tied to lower LDL in teen years Medha Baranwal Baranwal14 April 2019 7:15 PM ISTLow-density lipoprotein is the designated "Bad" Cholesterol because a high LDL level is related l to a buildup of cholesterol in arteries technically...
FDA approves new PCSK9 inhibitor to lower LDL Cholesterol and CVD risk Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli27 April 2019 12:01 PM ISTFDA has approved new PCSK9 inhibitor, alirocumab for lowering LDL Cholesterol and CVD risk.The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved...
Walnut intake may lower BP and heart disease risk: Journal of American Heart Association Medha Baranwal Baranwal2 May 2019 8:28 PM ISTWalnut intake may lower BP and heart disease risk finds a new study appearing in the Journal of American Heart Association.Death attributable to high...
Pioglitazone an effective option for secondary prevention of Stroke in Prediabetes Hina Zahid27 May 2019 7:20 PM ISTHONOLULU - Pioglitazone has been found effective for secondary prevention in stroke patients with prediabetes. Stroke Patients with Prediabetes...
H. pylori eradication helps reduce risk of de novo gastric cancer Medha Baranwal Baranwal6 Jun 2019 7:15 PM ISTKOREA: A bacteria usually found in the stomach -- Helicobacter pylori -- is a known risk factor for the development of gastric cancer. Still, there...
Polypill use cuts cardiovascular events risk by one third in primary prevention: Lancet Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli22 Aug 2019 8:10 PM ISTOnce-daily polypill significantly cuts cardiovascular events risk in primary prevention finds a Lancet Study. The polypill reduces fatal and non-fatal...
High dose calcium supplementation safe for heart health in elderly women, finds study Medha Baranwal Baranwal24 Sept 2019 8:10 PM ISTDelhi: There has been a long debate on whether calcium supplementation, particularly at high doses increases the risk of cardiovascular (CV) events in...
An avocado a day keeps bad cholesterol under control, finds study Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli29 Oct 2019 7:25 PM ISTAvocados are a nutrient-dense source of MUFAs and are rich in antioxidants.Researchers at Penn State have found that eating one avocado a day may help...
