Blueberry Compound Fights Cholesterol, Study Finds
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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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Researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health in Boston say eating fruits and vegetables can lower the risk of developing heart disease but not cancer.
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Curbing inflammation of the arteries appears to be just as important for fighting heart disease as lowering cholesterol, according to a pair of new studies.
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A compound in carrots may reduce the risk of developing cancer, research suggests.
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In the study, pterostilbene along with other four compounds found in blueberries and a cholesterol drug- ciprofibrate were applied to lab rat liver cells.
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Aug 25  - An antioxidant found in blueberries and grapes appears to lower cholesterol as effectively as a commercial drug, according to preliminary study findings released Monday.
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Researchers have found a substance in blueberries can cut harmful cholest erol as effectively as a commercial drug, and has the potential for fewer side effects, according to a new study by the US Department of Agriculture.
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The amount of "good cholesterol" in the blood remains an important marker for heart disease regardless of how much "bad cholesterol" is lowered, researchers said on Wednesday.
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NEW YORK  - Results of a new study indicate that the so-called statin drugs used to lower cholesterol levels also help prevent chaotic heart beats that can lead to sudden cardiac death.
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Chemists have found that a compound in blueberries may be as powerful as prescription medication at lowering cholesterol. Blueberries are already known to be a rich source of antioxidants and therefore a healthy addition to the diet.
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An unusual study enrolling only black Americans showed a more powerful statin drug worked better to lower cholesterol than a rival brand, researchers said on Tuesday.
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Taking one drug to raise "good" cholesterol and one to lower bad cholesterol can slow the progression of heart disease more effectively than either medicine alone, a new study has found.
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A well known anti-cancer agent in certain vegetables has just had its reputation enhanced. The compound, in broccoli and other cruciferous vegetables, has been found to be effective in disrupting late stages of cell growth in breast cancer.
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Berberine, an herb used in traditional Chinese medicine, lowers LDL (&quot;bad&quot;) cholesterol and works in a way that is distinct from statin drugs like Lipitor or Zocor, a new study shows.
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Taking a drug that boosts &quot;good&quot; cholesterol and a separate pill that lowers &quot;bad&quot; cholesterol appears to be a more effective weapon against heart disease than taking a single drug, researchers say.
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Scientists are testing the impact of vitamin E and a synthetic version of lycopene, a compound in tomatoes, in cancer patients after they found that the combination slowed the growth of prostate tumors in mice.
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A compound in blueberries appears to be as effective at lowering cholesterol as a commercial drug, with fewer side effects, according to a new study using cells from rat livers.