Comeback Cholesterol Drug?Reported April 06, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – Niacin is known to help lower levels of “bad” cholesterol and raise levels of “good” cholesterol, and it gets the job down at a significantly lower cost than other cholesterol lowering medications on the market today. Unfortunately, the drug, also known as nicotinic acid, is rarely used … [Read more...]

Combined Testing Better at Detecting Heart Risks Reported November 06, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Doctors may be dismissing chest-pain patients prematurely. Experts say physicians relying on simply one test to assess heart health may be missing vital diagnostic information. Experts suggest adding coronary artery calcium score (CACS) testing to … [Read more...]

Cold Weather Bad for Blood Pressure Reported January 16, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Chilly weather may give you more than just the shivers. New research suggests it may be responsible for increased blood pressure in a certain demographic. Outdoor temperate and blood pressure appear to be correlated in the elderly, according to a new study from the Institut National de la … [Read more...]

Coffee Could Lower Death Risk Reported June 23, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – Having that morning cup of coffee every day could help protect you from heart disease. New research finds drinking coffee regularly – up to six cups a day – actually reduces your risk of dying from heart disease. The study analyzed data of 84,214 women who were in the Nurses’ Health Study and 41,736 … [Read more...]

Coffee, Cigarettes and AA Reported July 22, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A recent study reveals coffee and cigarette use among Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) members is greater than among the U.S. population. Researchers want to find out what type of impact these two items have on recovering alcoholics. "Drinking coffee and smoking cigarettes are part of the culture of AA, but … [Read more...]

Clot-Busting Drug may Help Diagnose Leg Clots Reported February 18, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Clot-dissolving drugs, such as tissue plasminogen activator (tPA), used to treat heart attacks and strokes, may also improve the accuracy of a test used to help … [Read more...]

Chronic Rhinosinusitis Gateway to Other Illnesses Reported September 06, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- You are not in the clear if you suffer from rhinosinusitis (CRS), an inflammatory condition involving the paranasal sinuses. Those who are affected by CRS are more likely to suffer from other chronic illnesses. A new study suggests patients who suffer from … [Read more...]

Chronic Heart Failure Gene   Reported July 20, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Researchers discovered a gene responsible for heart muscle disease and chronic heart failure in some patients with dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM). DCM is the most common cause of chronic heart failure in young people and the most common reason for heart transplant. Researchers … [Read more...]

Cholesterol's Link to Artery Damage UncoveredReported September 20, 2007(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Researchers from Saint Louis University have uncovered how cholesterol contributes to atherosclerosis -- a condition that significantly raises the risk of heart attacks and strokes. It's no secret high cholesterol can equal bad news for the heart by damaging arteries as they become … [Read more...]

Cholesterol: Size Counts!Reported April 17, 2008 MIAMI BEACH, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Most American adults have had their cholesterol level checked, and most people know that number needs to be below 200; but that only tells part of the story. Some doctors say measuring how big or small your cholesterol particles are is just as important. Alan Scharf used to have high … [Read more...]

Cholesterol-Lowering Therapy Shows Big Gains Reported June 26, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- The percentage of patients who lowered their elevated low-density lipoprotein (LDL) "bad" cholesterol to within target levels has nearly doubled in the last decade, according to a recent survey. The Lipid Treatment Assessment Project (L-TAP) surveyed nearly 10,000 … [Read more...]

Cholesterol Lowering Power FoodsReported December 13, 2007 TORONTO, Ontario (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- It's common practice among doctors and patients to reduce high cholesterol levels with a quick fix. Statins, those powerful cholesterol-lowering drugs we hear so much about are so popular because they work so well. But popping a pill isn't the only option. "Heart attack is … [Read more...]

Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs Harm Muscles? Reported September 30, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Taking higher doses of the cholesterol-lowering drugs called statins may cause dangerous side effects. New research from the University of Alabama at Birmingham finds high doses of statins may hinder how the skeletal muscles repair and regenerate themselves. Statins have been known to … [Read more...]

Cholesterol Levels Linked to Cancer Reported August 26, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- The risk of cancer in diabetics may be connected to cholesterol levels. Researchers from Hong Kong looked at 6,107 Chinese patients with type 2 diabetes. They found LDL cholesterol levels below 2.80 mmol/L and at levels of at least 3.90 mmol/L were both associated with a much higher risk of … [Read more...]

Cholesterol Guidelines for Kids Need a Second Look   Reported August 07, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- With an obesity epidemic brewing among U.S. children, there is concern that overweight and obese children need to be screened for chronic medical conditions including high cholesterol levels. University of Michigan researchers have determined, … [Read more...]

Cholesterol Drugs May Protect Memory Reported July 30, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Drugs commonly used to fight cholesterol may also ward off dementia and memory loss. A new study shows those who take statins are half as likely to develop dementia as those who don't take them. For five years, researchers at the University of Michigan School of Public Health in Ann Arbor, … [Read more...]

Cholesterol Drugs for Kids? Reported September 02, 2008 GAINESVILLE, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- The American Academy of Pediatrics recently issued a recommendation for kids at high risk for early heart disease to be put on high-powered statin drugs to lower their cholesterol. But is it safe? Fourteen-year-old J.P. Silvestri is a sailor at heart, but it's that very same … [Read more...]

Cholesterol Control Genes   Reported July 10, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Twenty genes playing large roles in controlling cholesterol within cells have been identified through several innovative methods. These genes may also point the way to new risk factors for heart disease. "Some of the genes identified by us as regulators of cellular cholesterol … [Read more...]

Cholesterol Control in Ethnic GroupsReported November 16, 2004 (Ivanhoe Newswire)--According to new research, American ethnic groups are less likely to have their “bad” cholesterol controlled to recommended levels than their white counterparts.Among people with high cholesterol, Latinos were 36-percent less likely than non-Hispanic whites to have properly … [Read more...]

Chinese Remedy may Prevent Heart Attacks Reported June 10, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – People who’ve survived a heart attack may want to take an ancient Chinese natural supplement to prevent future heart problems. A recent study found Chinese red yeast rice, or Xuezhikang (XZK) can reduce the risk of heart attacks. The Chinese study looked at 5,000 patients between the ages … [Read more...]

Weight gain in childhood could lead to an enlarged heart by early adulthood, according to a new study. Researchers at the Tulane Center for Cardiovascular Health in New Orleans followed 467 children for almost 22 years. Researchers compared medical data obtained from the participants at childhood with data obtained at young adulthood. Results show body mass index scores … [Read more...]

Chest Compressions Save Lives   Reported September 17, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – The most important thing you can do for someone who experiences cardiac arrest is chest compressions – even as you wait for emergency medical services personnel to arrive. First responders doing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) who spend more time giving chest … [Read more...]

Chemical in Medical Plastics Hard on the HeartReported May 06, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – A chemical found in IV bags and catheters might be putting patients’ hearts at risk. New research out of Johns Hopkins finds this chemical – called cyclohexanone – may be leaching out of the plastics used to make these devices and ending up in the fluids meant to help … [Read more...]

Cardiovascular Disease Gene Analyses CompleteReported September 20, 2007 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Cardiovascular diseases affect more than one-third of the population, killing more than 870,000 Americans annually. Analyses of a genome-wide scan of two generations of participants are now available through a genotype database to help widen the understanding of the diseases. The … [Read more...]

Cancer Survivors and Heart Disease Reported January 08, 2010 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Pediatric cancer survivors are at higher risk for high blood pressure, diabetes and high cholesterol, all precursors to heart disease. In a new study, researchers looked at data from the Childhood Cancer Survivor Study -- which involved over 8,000 cancer survivors and nearly 3,000 of their … [Read more...]

Cancer Patients Have Increased Risk for Blood Clots Reported February 9, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A new study shows cancer patients have a seven-fold increased risk for venous thrombosis, or blood clots in the legs or lungs. Researchers at the Leiden University Medical Center in … [Read more...]

Birth Control for Brain Injuries?Reported May 05, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Being overweight or obese puts people at higher risk for heart disease. So does lack of physical activity. But getting more active can help mitigate the risk for people who are overweight. According to researchers who followed nearly 39,000 women taking part in the long-running Women’s Health … [Read more...]

Can Heart Disease Meds Treat AMD? Reported December 03, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Low-dose aspirin may have positive impacts on age-related macular degeneration (AMD). AMD is an eye disease that shares similar risk factors as cardiovascular disease (CVD). Recent studies have linked early-stage AMD to a more likely chance of developing CVD. Researchers found that aspirin, … [Read more...]

Calcium Build-up a Problem for all RacesReported March 31, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- It is widely known that calcium build-up in the coronary arteries is a good predictor of heart disease in white patients, but researchers now say it is also a strong risk factor for several racial and ethnic groups. For a median of 3.8 years, researchers followed a sample of 6,722 men … [Read more...]

Stroke risk same for newer dementia drugs as forerunners, Canadian study saysFeb. 28, 2005 TORONTO (CP) - Witnessing a once sweet-tempered loved one turn belligerent and physically aggressive is one of the most difficult aspects of dementia for family members to contend with. And although certain drugs can ease those symptoms, some … [Read more...]