Another Cholesterol Medication Goes Down (Or Does It)?. In the Pipeline:

"This is turning into Cardiovascular Week around the blog, I have to say, and not in a good way. The latest news is the failure of a drug candidate from Takeda, TAK-475 (lapaquistat). They were in the lead in the field of squalene synthase inhibitors for cholesterol lowering (many other companies have taken a crack at this target, and dropped out along the way)., and their compound once had hopes of being a pretty big deal."

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Drug lowers cholesterol and fights hepatitis C - Health News, Health & Wellbeing - The Independent

"A drug that can lower cholesterol levels and prevent the liver from being attacked by the hepatitis C virus has come a step closer following a successful trial on laboratory animals."

Drug lowers cholesterol and fights hepatitis C - Health News, Health & Wellbeing - The Independent: "A drug that can lower cholesterol levels and prevent the liver from being attacked by the hepatitis C virus has come a step closer following a successful trial on laboratory animals."

Premature Delivery Linked to High Cholesterol in Moms Later - washingtonpost.com

"Giving birth early seems to increase a woman's risk of having high cholesterol later, a new study shows."

Premature Delivery Linked to High Cholesterol in Moms Later - washingtonpost.com

Study Links Statin Use to Tendon Injury

"New research suggests a link between the use of cholesterol-lowering statin drugs and tendon injury, but the study falls short of proving an association, a cholesterol expert tells WebMD."

Study Links Statin Use to Tendon Injury

RD Foods’ Right Direction Healthy Chocolate Chip & Oatmeal Raisin Cookies with Plant Sterols Can Help Lower Cholesterol Levels

"RD Foods, maker of Right Direction Cookies™, the healthy chocolate chip and oatmeal raisin cookies that can help reduce cholesterol levels, wants to educate customers on the healthy ingredients contained in its cookies. RD Foods includes plant sterols, present in many fruits, vegetables, cereals, nuts, seeds and vegetable oils in its Right Direction Cookies because plant sterols provide beneficial cholesterol absorbing properties that can help lower dietary cholesterol."

RD Foods’ Right Direction Healthy Chocolate Chip & Oatmeal Raisin Cookies with Plant Sterols Can Help Lower Cholesterol Levels

Raise Cholesterol to Protect Your Heart?

"Saint Louis University is recruiting volunteers who have a history of cardiovascular disease to test the effectiveness of medications that raise HDL, or "good cholesterol," in protecting against future cardiovascular events, such as heart attack or stroke."

Raise Cholesterol to Protect Your Heart? : Saint Louis University : SLU

Fast-food diets hurt liver, but boost good cholesterol: study

"Swedish researchers say a diet of burgers, fries and soft drinks can damage the liver and increase waistlines, but may also boost levels of good cholesterol, a key measure of cardiovascular health."

Fast-food diets hurt liver, but boost good cholesterol: study

High Levels of "Good" Cholesterol May Be a Bad Thing - Diabetes Health

"A Dutch research study suggests that high levels of "good" HDL cholesterol are not so good - in fact, they may actually increase the risk of a cardiovascular event."


High Levels of "Good" Cholesterol May Be a Bad Thing - Diabetes Health

Clinical Mind - Medical News, Clinical Trials, Research, Diagnosis, Treatment

"Individuals with high cholesterol levels are more likely to get infected by disease spread by ticks. A recent study published in the Journal of Infectious Diseases, indicates that the likelihood of developing Human Granulocytic Anaplasmosis (HGA) is higher in people with high cholesterol levels. The study was conducted by Yasuko Rikihisa and her team on two groups of mice. Rikihisa is the lead author of the study and a professor of veterinary biosciences at Ohio State University."

Clinical Mind - Medical News, Clinical Trials, Research, Diagnosis, Treatment

2-Drug Combo May Knock Down Cholesterol - Health - RedOrbit

" Patients with diabetes who were given two popular cholesterol- lowering drugs at the same time saw a "remarkable" drop in cholesterol levels, according to LDS Hospital heart researchers. They believe the results would likely be similar for others with a "mixed type" of cholesterol-fatty disorder."

2-Drug Combo May Knock Down Cholesterol - Health - RedOrbit

New discoveries offer promise for cholesterol drugs

"New discoveries offer promise for developing drugs that improve on the therapeutic profile of niacin, the inexpensive, time-tested B-vitamin that boosts levels of HDL cholesterol, the good cholesterol with the potential to protect people against heart attacks and stroke, scientists report."


New discoveries offer promise for cholesterol drugs: "New discoveries offer promise for developing drugs that improve on the therapeutic profile of niacin, the inexpensive, time-tested B-vitamin that boosts levels of HDL cholesterol, the good cholesterol with the potential to protect people against heart attacks and stroke, scientists report."

Company News Story

"Israeli biotechnology firm Enzymotec has signed a distribution agreement with India's Elder Pharmaceuticals for the distribution of its CardiaBeat product. CardiaBeat lowers LDL cholesterol and minimizes the risk of heart diseases.'


Company News Story

Fashion Monitor Toronto - Guide to Toronto Fashion, Style and Nightlife - Soy Protein Lowers Cholesterol Up to 8% - Soyfoods are nutritious and heart-

"Recent controversy has surfaced regarding the efficacy of soy protein consumption in reducing serum cholesterol. Here are some facts you should know about soy and heart health."

Fashion Monitor Toronto - Guide to Toronto Fashion, Style and Nightlife - Soy Protein Lowers Cholesterol Up to 8% - Soyfoods are nutritious and heart-healthy, and may lower a person's choles

The Impact of Soy Consumption on Cholesterol Lowering: A Comprehensive Review

"Cardiovascular diseases kill more than 16 million people worldwide and account for some 30 percent of all deaths each year. In the United States, heart disease and stroke, life-threatening conditions associated with cardiovascular disease, account for nearly 40 percent of all adult deaths. Physicians have known for many years that lifestyle change helps prevent heart attack and stroke. Only recently, however, have scientists studied how a diet low in fat and rich in soy protein helps lower cholesterol and may help reduce one’s risk of heart disease."

Newswise | The Impact of Soy Consumption on Cholesterol Lowering: A Comprehensive Review

Expression Of Love May Lower Cholesterol - Non-pharmaceutical Treatment Option For Those With High Cholesterol

"According to a new study in the latest issue of Human Communication Research, writing about affectionate feelings for loved ones may have health benefits for the heart. Participants in the study spent three 20-minute sessions writing about their loved ones over a five-week period and exhibited significantly lower cholesterol levels than their peers."

Expression Of Love May Lower Cholesterol - Non-pharmaceutical Treatment Option For Those With High Cholesterol