Before the Bell: Atherogenics Up 82 Pct.
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Shares of AtheroGenics Inc. AGIX.O  soared 82 percent before the bell on Tuesday, a day after the  pharmaceutical company announced positive interim results from  a study on an anti-inflammatory agent.
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NEW YORK  - Researchers have identified two  genetic mutations that are fairly common in individuals of  African descent and are associated with a 50 percent reduction  in LDL ("bad") cholesterol.
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Shares of AtheroGenics Inc. (AGIX.O: Quote, Profile, Research) tumbled 24 percent before the opening bell on Wednesday after the drug maker said a mid-stage clinical trial of its
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NEW YORK  - Treatment with high doses of  medicinal steroids (aka, glucocorticoids) more than doubles the  risk of cardiovascular disease, new research suggests.
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LOS ANGELES -- Dutch scientists think they have discovered the diet that can add almost seven years to one&#39;s life and massively cut the risk of heart disease.
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Use of cholesterol and blood pressure medicines by young adults appears to be rising rapidly  at a faster pace than among senior citizens, according to an industry report being released Tuesday
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AtheroGenics Inc.(AGIX.O: Quote, Profile, Research) said on Monday its AGI-1067 experimental drug showed positive interim results during a Phase IIb trial for treating the hardening of the arteries, sending the shares 60
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By Devaraj, Sridevi; Jialal, Ishwarlal  Several studies have shown that increased levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol predict cardiovascular events.
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A way to measure energy levels inside living heart cells could ultimately aid heart attack recovery.
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Early treatment with cholesterol-busting statin drugs may lower arterial plaque buildup in patients hospitalized with acute coronary syndrome, according to a study published in the Aug. 24 issue of Circulation.
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Early treatment with Lipitor (atorvastatin), a "statin" cholesterol-lowering drug, reduces the build-up of artery-clogging plaque in patients who've had a recent heart attack, new research suggests.
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NEW YORK  - Americans should bulk up on whole grains like oatmeal, barley and brown rice to help lower their risk of clogged arteries, heart attacks and strokes, according to researchers.
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30/08/2004 - A new animal study adds to evidence of the health benefits of a low-glycemic-index diet, already getting increasing attention from Europeâs food industry.
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A GLASS of fresh milk could help reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke, new research has found. According to data to be presented to a World Dairy Summit in Melbourne today, people with an above average
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The fibers that make up blood clots are more elastic than rubber bands and stretchier than spider webs. They're even tougher than doctors suspected &#151; a discovery that could lead to improved treatment of heart attacks and strokes.
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Surprising new research suggests that even people who develop heart disease or diabetes late in life have a decent shot at reaching the century mark
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A new diet-focused strategy dubbed the &quot;Polymeal&quot; could reduce the risk of heart disease by 76% and significantly increase life expectancy.