The authors of the study see their findings as an early but promising step in finding better models to improve cardiovascular outcomes for patients with psoriatic disease.
A randomized crossover study using snacks with a particular constellation of nutrients including fiber, antioxidants, and phytosterols reduced LDL compared with snacks with similar calories.
Minnesota has the lowest age-adjusted heart disease mortality in the U.S.; yet, African American adults 35 to 63 have nearly double the rate of death from cardiovascular disease, compared to their white counterparts.
A new lipid-lowering agent in a class that had been written off by many is being developed by a group of academic experts, with new data showing large LDL reductions on top of high-intensity statins.