Cholestrol

Make THESE 5 lifestyle changes to improve your cholesterol level

Changes in your lifestyle can help lower your cholesterol and increase the effectiveness of prescription drugs that lower it. Find out 5 ways to do so.

Oct 28, 2022, 15:58 PM IST

Munching a muffin can be beneficial, reduces cholestrol levels

A scientist at the University of Queensland in Australia, has developed a "good heart" blueberry muffin, that could help lower cholesterol as well as the risk of heart disease.

May 20, 2017, 17:59 PM IST

New gene silencer drug could cut cholesterol by half

The technique, known as RNA interference (RNAi) therapy, essentially 'switches off' one of the genes responsible for elevated cholesterol.

Mar 18, 2017, 13:42 PM IST

Cholesterol-fighting molecule can kill cancer cells: Study

Scientists have found that a compound developed as a cholesterol-fighting molecule not only halts the progression of prostate cancer, but can also kill cancerous cells. Standard treatment for prostate cancer can include chemotherapy that targets receptors on cancer cells, researchers said.

Apr 16, 2016, 16:33 PM IST

Eat avocado to improve cholesterol levels

Additionally, avocado consumption did not impact HDL (good) cholesterol. 

Feb 20, 2016, 22:35 PM IST

Cholesterol-lowering 'portfolio diet' cuts BP

Although the DASH diet had higher compliance rates, the "portfolio diet" was more effective in reducing blood pressure.

Nov 09, 2015, 15:39 PM IST