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How many is too many eggs?

How many is too many eggs?

There is not a specific number of eggs a person can eat as part of a healthful diet. Eggs were once considered to be an unhealthy food source in terms of high cholesterol and heart problem concerns. The fact that the yolk of an egg contains a high level of cholesterol was the primary cause […]

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Evidence Doesn’t Support Statin Use in Healthy Seniors

Evidence Doesn’t Support Statin Use in Healthy Seniors

Latest Cholesterol News THURSDAY, Sept. 6, 2018 (HealthDay News) — There is no evidence to support the widespread use of cholesterol-lowering statin drugs to prevent heart disease and stroke in old and very old people, Spanish researchers say. For the new study, the investigators analyzed data from nearly 47,000 people aged 75 and older with […]

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What are some low-carb bread alternatives?

What are some low-carb bread alternatives?

Bread has been a staple food for humans for thousands of years and is a key component of many people’s diets. Modern bread usually contains refined wheat, which is relatively high in carbohydrates (carbs). Reducing the number of carbs in the diet by eliminating bread may help some people lose weight or reduce their risk […]

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Cardiovascular disease: Study finds best drugs for prevention

Cardiovascular disease: Study finds best drugs for prevention

A large cohort study has identified which treatment combinations work best for people with high blood pressure who are at risk of heart disease. Taking both blood pressure drugs and statins might be the best choice, the researchers find. Which treatments work best for preventing cardiovascular events? Researchers from the William Harvey Research Institute at […]

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Carotid Artery Disease

Carotid Artery Disease

What is carotid artery disease? The carotid arteries provide blood supply to the head. There are two common carotid arteries, located on each side of the neck, that divide into the internal and external carotid arteries. The external carotid artery provides blood supply to the scalp, face, and neck while the internal carotid artery supplies […]

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Could Too Much ‘Good’ HDL Cholesterol Be Bad for Your Heart?

Could Too Much ‘Good’ HDL Cholesterol Be Bad for Your Heart?

By Alan MozesHealthDay Reporter Latest Cholesterol News MONDAY, Aug. 27, 2018 (HealthDay News) — When it comes to protecting one’s heart, high-density lipoprotein cholesterol — or HDL — has long had a reputation of being the “good” cholesterol, compared to the “bad” cholesterol — LDL (low-density lipoprotein). But new research suggests that there could be […]

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‘Good’ cholesterol: How much is too much?

‘Good’ cholesterol: How much is too much?

New research challenges the popular belief that high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, also known as the “good” kind, is beneficial to one’s health, regardless of its levels. If your tests reveal very high levels of the ‘good’ kind of cholesterol, you may still be at risk of cardiovascular disease. Physicians typically advise that people maintain high levels […]

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High cholesterol early in life boosts heart disease risk

High cholesterol early in life boosts heart disease risk

High levels of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol can increase a person’s risk of cardiovascular disease. People may worry more about their cholesterol levels when they age, but new research suggests that they should take preventive action much earlier. You may need to start monitoring your cholesterol levels earlier in life to avoid cardiovascular disease, a new […]

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What fast foods can you eat on a low-carb diet?

What fast foods can you eat on a low-carb diet?

Many fast foods, including hamburgers and sandwiches, are high in carbohydrates. However, simple strategies and choices can cut the carbohydrate content of many fast foods. It is okay to eat low-carb fast food occasionally, but it is not healthful to eat lots of fast food. Many fast foods are fried in unhealthful oils or coated […]

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How are thyroid and cholesterol related?

How are thyroid and cholesterol related?

High cholesterol is a risk factor for heart disease and stroke. Diet and other lifestyle choices are often to blame for high cholesterol. But sometimes medical conditions, such as a thyroid disorder, are at fault. Producing too many or too few thyroid hormones increases the risk of abnormal blood cholesterol. We take a closer look […]