Hibiscus 'may reduce cholesterol'
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An extract from the hibiscus flower could have the same heart health benefits as red wine and tea, researchers suggest.
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A compound in blueberries appears to be effective in lowering cholesterol, according to a study using cells from rat livers. The compound, called pterostilbene, has the potential to be developed into a natural
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The FDA said Wednesday that fish and other foods and dietary supplements can claim they reduce the risk of heart disease, even though the scientific evidence is still unfolding.
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People suffering from the most common form of diabetes could sharply cut their risk for heart attacks and strokes by taking a cholesterol-lowering drug even if they have normal cholesterol levels, a major new study says.
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NEW YORK  - Soy protein may help improve   your cholesterol levels, though any benefit is likely to be   small, according to an analysis of several dozen studies.
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Having a regular siesta in the middle of the day may reduce the risk of death from heart disease, research suggests.
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Lowering levels of a protein in the blood could offer another way of reducing the risk of heart disease, a study says.
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Low-fat, plant-based diets may  help prevent or slow the progression of prostate cancer,  according to a new research review.
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I am taking niacin for high cholesterol. How does it work?
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WASHINGTON - Food containing olive oil can carry labels saying they may reduce the risk of coronary heart disease, the government says, citing limited evidence from a dozen scientific studies about the benefits of monounsaturated fats.
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A compound used by blueberries and grapes to fight off fungal infections could help lower cholesterol, U.S. researchers reported on Tuesday.
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NEW YORK  - For people with low levels of  "good" (HDL) cholesterol and coronary disease, treatment aimed  at increasing HDL levels is worthwhile, researchers report.
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Statin drugs that lower cholesterol  levels and reduce the risk of heart disease may also help slow  down the AIDS virus, Spanish researchers reported on Monday.
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Statins, which are used to treat high cholesterol, may also fight HIV, a study suggests.
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Giving cholesterol-lowering statin drugs to people with type 2 diabetes prevents heart attack and stroke and saves lives, even if they don&#39;t have high cholesterol, a new study finds.
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NEW YORK  - One half of a cup of soy nuts each day may work as well as anti-hypertension medication to lower blood pressure, a new study in postmenopausal women demonstrates.
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24/08/2004 - A compound identified in blueberries could be the next key health ingredient in food formulations as researchers find it can effectively lower cholesterol.