Green tea lowers cholesterol risk, but only a little
A study has found that on average, green tea reduced total cholesterol compared to levels seen in those taking a placebo. Low density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol fell slightly less than 2 per cent.
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Blood fat levels could predict stroke in older women
Washington, Feb 3 (ANI): High levels of triglycerides (blood fats) are the strongest risk factor for the most common type of stroke in older women - more of a risk factor than elevated levels of total cholesterol or of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol (known as "bad" cholesterol) - researchers have found.
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A stand on statins: The heart pill debate
BACKGROUND: Cholesterol is a waxy substance that is found in the lipids of our blood. The body needs cholesterol to build healthy cells, however high amounts of bad cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein, LDL, can increase risk for heart disease. With high LDL cholesterol, fatty deposits may develop in the blood vessels. Eventually, these deposits can make it difficult for blood to flow through ...
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High triglyceride levels found to predict stroke in older women
In a surprising finding with significant implications for older women, researchers at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University and NYU School of Medicine have found that high levels of triglycerides (blood fats) are the strongest risk factor for the most common type of stroke in older women – more of a risk factor than elevated levels of total cholesterol or of low-density ...
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High fructose linked to teen heart risk
AUGUSTA, Ga., Jan. 26 (UPI) -- High fructose consumption may put adolescents at diabetes and cardiovascular risk, U.S. researchers said.
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