How low should cholesterol go? And is it safe to reduce cholesterol levels to as low as doctors can take it? New research just released provides the answer. The guidelines for cholesterol goals have shifted over the years, gradually decreasing. An LDL, or bad cholesterol number of 130 was the cholesterol goal a decade or so ago. That then fell to 100. And now it’s fallen even further to about 70? Is it worth the effort? Read more about LOW LOW CHOLESTEROL
Polycystic ovarian syndrome can be a source of much distress to premenopausal women. Ellen Bender loves the role of being mom. At 43, she considers herself fortunate. After multiple rounds of infertility treatments she now has two beautiful girls. Her infertility was just one battle she has fought with her lifelong disease known as polycystic ovary syndrome. “I was in my teens I had gotten my first period but they were irregular,” says Ellen. “I couldn’t get excused from gym class as regularly as my friends.” Read more about POLYCYSTIC OVARY SYNDROME STUDY
There are important new diabetes guidelines just released that instruct most Type 2 diabetics to take cholesterol-lowering medication. The goal is to cut down on their risk for heart attacks and strokes, common killers in this patient population. Now, these new diabetes guidelines put out by the American College of Physicians, say most diabetics need to be put on cholesterol lowering medicines even if their cholesterol levels are not high. Read more about NEW DIABETIC GUIDELINES
