U.S. Preventive Services Task Force maintains that there’s not enough evidence to support universal cholesterol screenings in children.
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Task Force Finds Lack of Evidence to Support Childhood Lipid Screenings -
Despite Statins Familial Hypercholesterolemia Doubles Risk for Second Heart Attack Study authors emphasize screening for the genetic disorder that causes dangerously high cholesterol.
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Experts Challenge the Need for Fasting Cholesterol Tests Fasting for cholesterol tests may soon be a thing of the past, based on new recommendations.
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A Fresh Look at Saturated Fats Vegetable Oil and Cholesterol Previously unpublished findings question the benefit of replacing saturated fats to lower cholesterol. -
Heart Disease Prevention Also Wards off Alzheimers and Dementia Simple heart-healthy choices could reduce risk for dementia and Alzheimer’s by 20%, finds study.
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Heart Healthy Lifestyle Reduces Risk for Kidney Disease A simple set of guidelines for preventing heart disease may protect against chronic kidney disease, finds study. -
Recent Study Supports Statins to Prevent Heart Disease A large international trial finds statins to be most effective for heart disease prevention.
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Virtual Health Programs Could Improve Global Health An online challenge promotes physical activity and weight loss in over 60 countries. -
Heart Disease Burden Shifted to Southern US States The highest death rates from heart disease have shifted to the South since the 1970s.
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The Danger of High Triglycerides for People with Heart Disease Study reconfirms the serious effect of elevated triglycerides on longevity.
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More Younger Adults Should Take Statins Finds Study Increased statin use could prevent heart events for over a quarter of a million people.