First-ever drug can treat ‘bad cholesterol’ that statins miss
By
Kristen Fischer
Aug 29, 2023
A new drug called muvalaplin successfully lowers a genetic form of cholesterol that’s linked to higher risks of strokes and heart attacks, according to a new study published Monday in JAMA. It’s the...
Shifts in cholesterol, triglycerides could raise risk for Alzheimer’s
By
Kristen Fischer
Jul 10, 2023
Older people with levels of cholesterol and triglycerides that go up and down a lot may be at an increased risk for Alzheimer’s disease and dementias compared to people whose levels are steady.
Lowering LDL cholesterol benefits older adults, study finds
By
Kristen Fischer
Sep 27, 2023
Lowering low-density lipoprotein, or LDL, cholesterol has similar benefits for older adults and younger people, a study published in the October edition of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology...