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Malaysia condemns WHO's advice against palm oil
WHO, through its most recent advisory, has again fallen into the same previous well of promoting certain commodity oils while brushing aside palm oil.
Mon May 04 2020
![High cholesterol can be a silent killer - medical experts High cholesterol can be a silent killer - medical experts](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-05/61464004808_gemuk.jpg)
High cholesterol can be a silent killer - medical experts
The elevated levels of cholesterol in the body can be a silent killer without showing symptoms for prolonged periods, said a medical expert.
Thu Jul 27 2017
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Up your oat consumption to lower cholesterol suggests new study
New Canadian research has provided yet more evidence to suggest that eating oats can lower cholesterol levels and reduce a person's risk of developing cardiovascular disease.
Tue Oct 11 2016
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Barley can help to lower 'bad' cholesterol
Barley acts in a similar way to oats; it reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease linked to two types of bad cholesterol.
Fri Jun 10 2016
![Genetic causes for high cholesterol are rare: study Genetic causes for high cholesterol are rare: study](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-04/71459732556_genetic.jpg)
Genetic causes for high cholesterol are rare: study
Genetic mutations that can be blamed for unusually high cholesterol are far rarer than previously thought, existing in only about two percent of the population, researchers said.
Mon Apr 04 2016
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There's a gender gap in heart attack care and it's bad for women
There's long been a belief that heart disease is primary a man's disease - even as evidence has emerged that it is the number one killer of women.
Tue Oct 27 2015
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Regular consumption of avocados could help control cholesterol: study
Eating one avocado per day as part of a moderate-fat diet can improve cholesterol levels.
Fri Jan 09 2015
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Calcium, vitamin D improve cholesterol in postmenopausal women: study
A new study has found postmenopausal women can improve their cholesterol with calcium and vitamin D supplements.
Sat Mar 08 2014
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Eating more fish can boost good cholesterol levels
A University of Eastern Finland study has found that eating more fatty fish can increase good cholesterol levels.
Thu Mar 06 2014
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Strawberries low in cholesterol
Berries are among the healthiest fruits a person can consume, with a small new study adding to the strawberry's long list of benefits.
Thu Feb 27 2014
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Goat meat good for your heart
Many people shy away from goat meat recipes believing that the red meat contributes to high blood cholesterol level and high blood pressure that sooner or later lead to cardiovascular diseases.
Tue Jun 04 2013