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How Menopause Affects Cholesterol —And How to Manage It
Kelly Officer, 49, eats a vegan diet and shuns most processed foods. So, after a recent routine blood test revealed that she had high cholesterol, “I was shocked and upset,” she says, “since it never has been [high] in the past.”
Officer is not alone. As women enter menopause, cholestrol levels jump—by an average of 10-15%, or about 10 to 20 milligrams per deciliter. (A healthy adult cholesterol range is 125-200 milligrams per deciliter, according to the National Library of Medicine.)
This change often goes unnoticed amidst physical symptoms and the general busyness of those years. But, says D...
Source: TIME: Health - September 21, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Katherine Harmon Courage Tags: Uncategorized freelance healthscienceclimate heart health Source Type: news
Latest statins guidance keeps more conservative approach to preventing first stroke or heart attack
The US Preventive Services Task Force on Tuesday announced its latest guidelines on the use of statins to prevent a first heart attack or stroke. The recommendations are virtually unchanged from prior guidance but are now supported by additional research, the group said.
Source: CNN.com - Health - August 23, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Statins needed for those at high risk of heart attack, stroke, expert panel reiterates
An authoritative panel of experts on Tuesday reiterated its call for people between ages 40 and 75 to take statins if they are at high risk for a first heart attack or stroke.
Source: Health News - UPI.com - August 23, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Stopping taking statins may raise risk of heart attack, stroke and even death, warns study
STATINS are a group of drugs that can be vital for those living with high cholesterol. They work to lower the amount of low density lipoprotein - also referred to as "bad" cholesterol - in the blood by reducing its production in the liver. While they can bring with them unwanted side effects, research has shown that cutting them out completely could have even more serious consequences.
Source: Daily Express - Health - August 23, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Statins warning: The drink that may ‘block’ the cardio-protective effects of the drug
STATINS have become a critical line of defence in the war on cardiovascular disease, offering unmatched protection against heart attacks and stroke. Certain drinks, when consumed alongside the cholesterol-lowering drug, however, may blunt the pill's protective effects.
Source: Daily Express - Health - July 21, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
What to Know About High Cholesterol in Kids
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S., but it’s not something we usually associate with kids. In many cases, however, the seeds of heart attacks and strokes may be sown in childhood.
That’s because high or abnormal cholesterol levels, which are a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke, are not uncommon in kids. “People may feel that cholesterol is mostly an adult issue, which is not correct,” says Dr. Nivedita Patni, a pediatric endocrinologist at Children’s Health in Dallas and an assistant professor of pediatrics at UT Southwestern Medical Center.
About 1 in 5 child...
Source: TIME: Health - July 13, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Sandeep Ravindran Tags: Uncategorized freelance healthscienceclimate heart health Source Type: news
Statins: Numbness in four parts of the body may signal nerve damage - 'can be permanent'
STATINS confer adequate protection against major cardiac events like heart attack and stroke. The cholesterol-controlling drug has been known to interfere with certain biological mechanisms, however, which could result in numbness in some body parts.
Source: Daily Express - Health - July 5, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Statins side effects: The sign 'you may need a different type of statin' - NHS advice
STATINS are a group of medicines that are used to lower the cholesterol in your blood, helping to prevent heart disease and stroke. Like all medications, statins have potential side effects, though some are more common than others. Nonetheless, the NHS says there are some instances when you may need to talk to the doctor in charge of your care.
Source: Daily Express - Health - June 23, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Months After a Stroke, the Man Was Wasting Away. What Was Wrong?
Swallowing food was strangely difficult, and he was getting weaker by the day.
Source: NYT Health - May 26, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Lisa Sanders, M.D. Tags: Medicine and Health Statins (Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs) Autoimmune Diseases Source Type: news
Statin side effects: Risk of drug-induced eczema may be ‘significant' among users - study
STATINS have significantly softened the burden of heart disease, slashing the risk of heart attack and stroke for thousands. But the drugs' associations with muscle-related complications continue to be problematic. According to some findings, the pill may also carry a risk of eczema.
Source: Daily Express - Health - April 26, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Statins: Do you have tendinopathy? The side effect could cause ‘chronic’ ankle pain
STATINS have become ubiquitous owing to their efficacy in preventing heart attacks and stroke. But many discontinue therapy when side effects emerge. One lesser-known complication could include tendinopathy, which could lead to chronic ankle pain and instability if left unmanaged.
Source: Daily Express - Health - April 11, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
'Dangerous': Stopping statins can 'significantly' increase risk of a heart attack - doctor
STATINS can slash your risk of serious cardiovascular problems by lowering high cholesterol levels. To reap the benefits and mitigate the risks, you usually have to take statins for life. According to Doctor Afzal Sohaib, consultant cardiologist at The Wellington Hospital, part of HCA Healthcare UK, coming off statins "completely" can hike your risk of a heart attack or stroke.
Source: Daily Express - Health - April 3, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Statins: Drug may fail to protect patients with high triglycerides against stroke - study
STATINS are a drug aimed at lowering baseline levels of cholesterol, which is critical in the prevention of cardiac events. But other lipids, such as triglycerides, also circulate in the blood. And according to a new study, having elevated levels of the fatty substance could put individuals at the perils of stroke, even when taking cholesterol-lowering statins.
Source: Daily Express - Health - March 30, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Statins side effects: Three signs on the skin that could require 'medical attention'
STATINS, such as atorvastatin, are key in reducing life-threatening cholesterol levels for people who are now at heightened risk of a heart attack or stroke.
Source: Daily Express - Health - March 4, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Statins side effects: Two 'common' but smelly side effects of the cholesterol medicine
STATINS are effective at reducing a person's risk of a heart attack or stroke, but the medication is not perfect - side effects do occur.
Source: Daily Express - Health - March 2, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
