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A new study sheds light on the action of the drug ezetimibe (trade name Zetia), which is used to treat high cholesterol. Ezetimibe is unique among cholesterol-lowering drugs in that it works by ...

Although statins are powerful lipid-lowering drugs, many patients with hypercholesterolemia do not reach current treatment goals with statin treatment. Ezetimibe—the first approved direct inhibitor of ...

Two people eat the same egg, cheese and ham muffin for breakfast, yet one absorbs significantly more cholesterol into his or her blood than the other. Why? The answer, and all of its implications for ...

Millions of adults in the United States have high cholesterol levels. They may be able to lower their cholesterol using lifestyle changes, medication, or a mix of both. Prescription drugs that may ...

Scientists at UCLA described a previously unknown step in the complex process by which dietary cholesterol is processed in the intestines before being released into the bloodstream. The finding might ...

Combination Therapy Using a Cholesterol Absorption Inhibitor With a Statin The strategy of using a cholesterol synthesis inhibitor to maximize the cholesterol-lowering action of a cholesterol ...

Researchers from the University of Leicester, working with international collaborators, have unraveled a key mechanism by ...

High cholesterol may put you at risk for heart disease and other conditions. You may lower your cholesterol by increasing your intake of specific fruits.

Processed meats, including bacon, hot dogs and even deli turkey, should be limited to support healthy cholesterol levels. Processed meats are typically high in saturated fat and sodium and can ...

High cholesterol, a silent threat, elevates heart risks, often undetected until complications arise. Cardiologists recommend dietary changes alongside medication. The British Heart Foundation ...

A new study in the June issue of Cell Metabolism, a Cell Press publication, sheds light on the action of the drug ezetimibe (trade name Zetia), which is used to treat high cholesterol. Ezetimibe is ...