Tag Archives: cholesterol
Low Cholesterol Reducing Cancer Risk
Although previous studies suggested that reducing cholesterollevels may increase cancer risk, two studies point to the contrary in cases of prostate cancer. Two studies published in the latest issue of Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention demolish the belief that lowering total cholesterol levels may favor the development of cancer. Moreover, both works point to the contrary, [...]
Sugars Catering Raise Triglycerides
Consuming large amounts of sugars in ready meals is associated with low levels of HDL cholesterol and high levels of triglycerides, both important cardiovascular risk factors. Although that seems logical, no scientific studies had examined the association between consumption of added sugars and lipid figures, like cholesterol HDL, LDL and triglycerides. This is recognized by [...]
Impotence, prognosis of heart
Impotence is a strong predictor of stroke signs and death among patients with cardiovascular risk, scientists in Germany found. And it can be a dangerous risk factor such as hypertension and cholesterol, the researchers added. The study was conducted with 1519 men who were already suffering from cardiovascular disorders and found that those who were [...]
The healthy fat reduce heart disease
Replace saturated fats with polyunsaturated fats may reduce cardiovascular disease risk, says a study. Scientists at Harvard Medical School, United States, say the research confirms the mounting evidence of polyunsaturated fatty acids found in some fish and vegetable oils. The team analyzed the results of eight previous studies involving a total of 13,000 people. They [...]