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High Levels of HDL Cholesterol Tied to Higher Dementia Risk

FRIDAY, Dec. 29, 2023 – Elevated levels of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) are associated with an increased risk for all-cause dementia, according to a study published online Nov. 29...

Statins Might Slow Progression of Alzheimer's Disease

THURSDAY, Dec. 28, 2023 – In preliminary findings, Swedish researchers say taking a cholesterol-lowering statin could also slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease. The study can't prove...

Blood Pressure, Cholesterol Before Age 55 Years Impact Risk for Heart Disease

WEDNESDAY, Dec. 20, 2023 – Genetically predicted systolic blood pressure (SBP) and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) increase the risk for coronary heart disease (CHD), independent of age,...

U.S. FDA Updates LDL-C Lowering Indication for Esperion’s Nexletol (bempedoic acid) Tablet and Nexlizet (bempedoic acid and ezetimibe) Tablet

Updated Label Adds Primary Hyperlipidemia, Removes Maximally Tolerated Statin Requirement, Removes Limitation of Use Cardiovascular (CV) Risk Reduction Labels Remain on Track: in U.S. with PDUFA...

Watching Your Cholesterol? Virtual Doctor Visits Work Just as Well

THURSDAY, Dec. 7, 2023 – In a win for telemedicine, new research shows that folks fighting high cholesterol benefit just as much from online coaching as they do from in-person visits with a...

Statin Use Increased From 1999-2000 to 2013-2014, Then Plateaued

MONDAY, Dec. 4, 2023 – Overall statin use for primary prevention increased since 1999 to 2000 but has plateaued since 2013 to 2014, according to a research letter published online Dec. 5 in the...

Gaps Persist in Actual Versus Optimal Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease Care

TUESDAY, Dec. 5, 2023 – Roughly half of patients with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) adopt optimal prevention strategies across racial and ethnic subgroups, according to a study...

Lipid-Lowering Drugs Save Lives, but Use Decreasing

FRIDAY, Dec. 1, 2023 – Lipid-lowering drugs for primary prevention are associated with a significant survival benefit, but use has decreased over time, according to a study published online Nov. 16...

Last 20 Years Saw Reduction in Prevalence of Elevated LDL Cholesterol

THURSDAY, Nov. 2, 2023 – From 1999-2000 to 2017-2020, there was a reduction in the prevalence of elevated low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), although a considerable proportion are still...

High Blood Triglycerides Could Help Ward Off Dementia

THURSDAY, Oct. 26, 2023 – High triglycerides, widely known as an enemy of the aging heart, may not be as threatening to older adults' brains, new research suggests. The study, of over 80,000 older...

Higher, Lower HDL Cholesterol Linked to Increased Risk for Dementia

WEDNESDAY, Oct. 4, 2023 – Higher and lower levels of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) are associated with an increased risk for Alzheimer disease and related dementia (ADRD), according...

In 22 U.S. States, More Than a Third of Adults Are Now Obese

FRIDAY, Sept. 22, 2023 – Obesity is on the rise across the United States. In 22 states, 35% of adults or more were obese last year, new data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...

High-Intensity Statins Underused With Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease

TUESDAY, Sept. 19, 2023 – Among patients with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD), high-intensity statins are underutilized in routine care, according to a study published online Aug. 2...

Upfront Combo Lipid-Lowering Therapy Best for Acute Coronary Syndrome

FRIDAY, Sept. 8, 2023 – For patients with acute coronary syndromes (ACS), an upfront combination lipid-lowering therapy is significantly better than statin monotherapy for all-cause mortality,...

Statin Use Linked to Reduced Risk for CRC Incidence, Mortality in Patients With IBD

THURSDAY, Sept. 7, 2023 – For patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), statin use is associated with a reduced risk for colorectal cancer (CRC) incidence and mortality, according to a study...

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