Chinese Herb Lowers Cholesterol in New Way
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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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A new diet-focused strategy dubbed the &quot;Polymeal&quot; could reduce the risk of heart disease by 76% and significantly increase life expectancy.
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NEW YORK  - Short bursts of exercise may  help reduce the potentially dangerous spikes in blood fats that  occur after fatty meals.
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A new study shows a possible link between cholesterol drugs and the prevention of Alzheimerâs disease.
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NEW YORK  - An herb long used in  traditional Indian medicine appears to control the rise in  blood sugar that follows a meal -- suggesting, researchers say,  that it could help treat or even prevent type 2 diabetes.
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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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NEW YORK  - In patients who take antipsychotic medication, a supervised exercise program significantly reduces weight and improves cholesterol levels, a Canadian research team has found.
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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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Scientists are to test whether the ancient Chinese remedy gingko can combat Alzheimerâs disease and other forms of dementia, it emerged today.
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What you hear before taking prescription drugs versus what you learn afterward may make you feel like a lab rat. Before: Bayer&#39;s Baycol lowers 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. A team from the Chung Shan Medical University in Taiwan says the flower contains antioxidants that help control cholesterol levels.
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AN Australian company has developed the first weight-loss pill that kick-starts the human body&#39;s metabolism to help people burn fat without the need for strict diets or exercise.
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NEW YORK  - An herbal medicine used in Asia  for 2,000 years can reduce the impact of dementia, a small  study suggests.
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In patients who take  antipsychotic medication, a supervised exercise program  significantly reduces weight and improves cholesterol levels, a  Canadian research team has found.
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LONDON - Plants used in traditional Thai and Chinese medicine appear to have cancer-fighting properties, according to a team of British scientists.
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An aggressive, high-dose regimen of cholesterol-lowering drugs within days after a heart attack may reduce further heart problems, says a new large-scale study.
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NEW YORK  - A new study adds to growing evidence that an extract from Cuban sugar cane does not help lower cholesterol levels.