heart disease

(University of California - Davis Health System) People with lower socioeconomic status are much more likely to develop heart disease than those who are wealthier or better educated, according to a recent UC Davis study.

(American Chemical Society) Researchers are reporting that a little known type of cholesterol, oxycholesterol, may be a bigger heart disease threat than other forms of cholesterol.

The study could lead to new targets and treatments to prevent or reduce heart disease, the number one cause of death in the US.

The study is scheduled for presentation in August at the 238th National Meeting of the American Chemical Society, held in Washington, D.C.

As the government begins comparing medical techniques, a scientific panel recommends that it start with treatments for heart disease and prostrate cancer as well as preventative measures.

Federal regulators are scolding the maker of Cheerios, saying it made inappropriate claims about the popular cereal's ability to lower cholesterol and treat heart disease.