Micro Labs recalls 54,096 bottles of cholesterol drug in US

Last Updated: Thursday, March 19, 2015, 18:09

Micro Labs is voluntarily recalling 54,096 bottles of Simvastatin Tablets, a drug for lowering cholesterol, in the US market for failing to meet specifications.

New smartphone selfie app to help keep track of your cholesterol level

Last Updated: Sunday, December 15, 2013, 19:38

Engineers have invented a new lifesaving smartphone app that will help the user keep an eye on his or her cholesterol levels with just a selfie.

Youngsters more prone to high cholesterol levels!

Last Updated: Friday, July 12, 2013, 18:53

One out of every four Indians between the age–group of 20–29 years have high cholesterol which is making the y-gen more and more prone to heart and liver diseases.

Ranbaxy's recall of generic Lipitor in US impacts 41 lots

Last Updated: Thursday, November 29, 2012, 13:47

Drug maker Ranbaxy's recall of its generic version of cholesterol lowering drug Lipitor impacts 41 lots in various strengths due to potential presence of foreign substance.

Experts wary of Lancet`s study on good cholesterol

Last Updated: Thursday, June 14, 2012, 19:14

Reacting to a study report that `good cholesterol` does not lower risk of heart diseases, international health experts said that it is "too early" to draw conclusions on its negative effects.

Cheese ‘may not be as bad for cholesterol as other fat’

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 16, 2011, 17:07

Here`s the perfect excuse to gorge on a grilled cheese sandwich at breakfast -- researchers have found that cheese may not be as bad for cholesterol levels as other types of fat.