Doctors fail to cut cholesterol enough
Only half of patients at high risk of heart disease are given the right targets for cutting their cholesterol and millions may suffer heart attack or stroke due to doctors` poor advice, scientists said on Thursday.

Cholesterol drugs up diabetes risk slightly: Study
People on cholesterol-lowering statins are nine percent more likely to develop diabetes, but this small absolute risk is outweighed by the drugs` heart-protecting properties, researchers said on Wednesday.

Cholesterol fighting drug slashes cataract risk in men
Statins, a class of drugs used to cut down cholesterol levels, have been successfully fighting heart disease for years. A new study from TAU has now found that the same drugs cut the risk of cataract in men by almost 40 percent.

Diet changes improve older adults` cholesterol too
Older adults can cut their cholesterol levels by revamping their dietary fat intake -- even if they are already on cholesterol-lowering statins, a new study finds.

Cholesterol screening a must for the young
With increasing number of heart disease patients, experts suggest that cholesterol screening should begin as early as 20 years of age. Cholesterol screening a must for the young.

Another ``bad`` cholesterol associated with heart disease discovered
Scientists at Oxford University have discovered another ‘bad’ type of cholesterol that contributes to heart disease.

‘Good’ cholesterol less protective in diabetics
Diabetes may lower the heart-protective benefits of high-density lipoprotein, or HDL, the so-called ‘good’ cholesterol, according to new study.

Cholesterol jumps with menopause, study shows
US health experts have found that cholesterol levels in women rise sharply after the stoppage of menstruation cycle.

Diet, exercise, weight loss key to lowering blood-cholesterol
A healthy diet with lots of seasonal vegetables, fruit and high-fibre foods such as whole grain can often bring high blood-cholesterol levels back to normal, according to experts.

Chemicals used in industrial applications may affect cholesterol levels
A new study has revealed that chemicals used in commercial and industrial applications such as surfactants, paper and textile coatings and food packaging might affect serum cholesterol levels in people.