Increased statin use could prevent heart events for over a quarter of a million people.
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More Younger Adults Should Take Statins Finds Study -
Coronary Artery Calcium Scans Help Refine Treatment Decisions Landmark research demonstrates the benefits of using CAC tests when appropriate.
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Cholesterol Lowering Statins Reduce Risk of Death Even Years After Use Study illustrates the lifelong benefits of statin use. -
Decline in Dementia Rates Over Past Three Decades Study analyzed data on trends in older adults in the Framingham Heart Study.
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Texting Programs Improve Medication Adherence in Patients with Chronic Disease A recent study suggests that text messaging programs double the odds of medication adherence in adults with chronic disease. -
Too Little Exercise Remains a Prime Concern for Americans Experts reaffirm that health benefits from exercise far outweigh risks. -
Cardiac Rehab is Lifesaving for Heart Patients Exercise-based rehab programs reduce risk for heart-related death by 26%.
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Heart Disease Remains Top Killer in United States Heart disease accounts for 1 in 3 deaths, highlighting an urgent need for prevention and treatment.
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Negative Press for Statins Discourages Patients from Taking Their Meds Not taking cholesterol-lowering statins as prescribed means higher risk for heart attack and death.
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Low Fat Diets Not the Best Weight Loss Solution A review of more than 50 clinical trials comparing low- versus higher-fat diets shows no significant difference in weight loss results.
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Declines in US Death Rates Have Slowed Researchers measure progress on heart disease and other leading causes of death, and identify areas for improvement.