Developed by Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, an experimental cholesterol-lowering drug has proven itself effective in reducing the risk of heart attacks and strokes in a clinical trial. Researchers reported on Sunday that it actually halved the number of heart attacks and strokes of patients included in the critical trial. The study was retrospective and as such, is not yet conclusive, but it … [Read more...]
New Study Finds Niacin Harmful for Health
Niacin, also known as vitamin B3 is one of the essential human nutrients. Without the right levels in our blood we would experience nausea, anemia, headaches, tiredness and skin and mouth lesions and even pellagra. It has also been found to decrease the risk of cardiovascular illness and increase the levels of HDL in the blood. It short, we’ve known that niacin was a very good vitamin for the past … [Read more...]
Book ‘The Big Fat Surprise’ Ignites Debate On Saturated Fats for Heart
Eating foods that are high in saturated fats has always been discouraged by the nutritionists and health experts. It is a decades-old belief that saturated fat is a leading cause of heart woes and other related cardiovascular diseases. Food products that are high in fats like red meat and dairy products including butter and cheese are considered as a big no no for health conscious … [Read more...]
Merck Recalls Cholesterol Drug Liptruzet
Drugmaker Merck & Co., based in Whitehouse Station, N.J. said on Tuesday that it is recalling all lots of Liptruzet, sweeping out the complete U.S. stock, due to a packaging defect. Liptruzet is combination of the cholesterol-lowering drugs ezetimibe and atorvastatin. Packaging defect can likely let air and moisture affect the quality of the drug. The corporation said“the likelihood of the … [Read more...]
