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Cholesterol Drug Can Reduce The Risk Of Heart Attack, Study Says; Study Hailed As "Landmark"; Prohibitive Cost An Issue?

By Carrie Winters - Mar 20, 2017 07:01 PM EDT

A new study indicates that Repatha can reduce the risk of heart attacks. This is because the cholesterol level can be reduced once this drug is taken.

Cutting Down on Sugar can Lower Blood Pressure and Cholesterol in Nine Days

By Deepthi B - Oct 28, 2015 10:24 AM EDT

According to a new study published in the journal Obesity, by simply cutting down sugar from your diet that too without cutting down on the calories or losing weight, can tremendously improve your health within a span of just nine days.

Kidney Disease Doubles Risk of Heart Failure, Study Argues for Kidney Monitoring

By Peter R - Jun 01, 2015 11:58 AM EDT

A new study found that kidney health bettered by blood pressure and cholesterol measurements in predicting heart failure risk.

1 in 3 Americans Estimated to Develop Diabetes, Metabolism Study Reveals

By Peter R - May 21, 2015 05:49 PM EDT

Metabolic syndrome rates across the country have remained stable but experts warn it is not celebration time yet.

New Cholesterol Drug ‘Repatha’ Could Slash Heart Attack Risk

By Maria Slither - Mar 16, 2015 10:23 AM EDT

A new experimental drug that could benefit patients tolerant to statins has been announced this week. The drug is said to help prevent the production of LDL or bad cholesterol from the liver.

An Optimist Has A Healthier Heart

By R. Siva Kumar - Jan 12, 2015 09:12 AM EST

Optimism can improve cardiovascular health, blood sugar and cholesterol levels, says a study.

FDA Approves Weight-Loss Drug, Saxenda

By Cheri Cheng - Dec 27, 2014 10:38 AM EST

The FDA has approved a new injectable weight-loss drug, Saxenda.

Yoga can Lower Risk of Heart Disease: Study

By Peter R - Dec 16, 2014 04:34 PM EST

A new study found evidence for Yoga's heart benefits.

FDA Approves New Blood Test to Predict Heart Disease Risk

By Peter R - Dec 16, 2014 04:33 PM EST

The test determines concentration of a specific biomarker in blood to identify risk.

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