Cholesterol Disorders

 
Strong Link Between Increasing Lp(a) Level and Recurrent ASCVD Events Makes Screening Essential, Investigator Warns
September 25, 2024

A continuous increase in ASCVD risk was seen with higher levels of lipoprotein(a) in the largest study to date of the relationship.

Dyslipidemia in American Indian Youth: Daily Dose
March 15, 2024

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New Data Show High Prevalence of Dyslipidemia in American Indian Youth
March 08, 2024

Few participants with dyslipidemia received lipid-lowering medications despite high prevalence, reported authors of the Strong Family Heart Study.

Consuming More Food, Beverages with Added Sugar Linked to Greater Risk for Metabolic Syndrome
January 15, 2024

Compared to the lowest intake of AS-rich food and beverages, the highest intake was associated with a 59% higher risk of developing MetS, according to new findings.

Daily Dose: Cardiovascular Risk Factors Rising Among Middle-Aged Americans
December 04, 2023

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CV Risk Factors Increasing Among Middle-Aged US Adults, Socioeconomic Inequities Persist: New Findings
November 28, 2023

Cardiovascular mortality has been increasing among middle-aged US adult since 2011; a new study looked at changes in CV risk factors by income level over the past 20 years.

Social Determinants of Health Drive CVD Mortality Differences Between Black and White Adults
August 15, 2023

Excess CVD mortality among Black vs White adults was diminished after control for behavior/metabolic factors and negligible after adjustments for SDOH, a new study reveals.

Daily Dose: Vegetarian Diet Boosts Optimal Drug Therapy in High-Risk CVD Patients
August 01, 2023

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Vegetarian Diet May Augment Effects of Optimal Drug Therapy in Patients at High Risk of CVD
July 27, 2023

Reductions in LDL-C, HbA1c, and body weight were associated with a variety of vegetarian diets in participants with or at high risk for cardiovascular disease.

Daily Dose: The BMI vs Body Fat Debate
July 18, 2023

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