Carl Ouellette had just turned 34 when he had a heart attack. Looking back, he believes he actually had a series of them: when his arms went numb as he clenched his hockey stick during a game with the guys. … Continue reading →

Use American Heart Month, February, as an opportunity to learn about your family’s health history and lower the risk of a heart attack. For parents, American Heart Month presents an ideal time to take stock of family health patterns. The National … Continue reading →

pfc Opinion Research is developing an online market research panel of patients who have been diagnosed with Familial Hypercholesterolemia (FH). Eligible patients will be asked to participate in an initial survey and additional surveys approximately once a month. The goal … Continue reading →

For decades, research has shown that lifestyle — including dietary choices, physical activity and social patterns — can affect one’s health,1particularly in terms of the risk for developing heart disease. But one’s link to heart disease is affected not only … Continue reading →

Recommendations Encourage Universal Cholesterol Screening Starting at Age 9 for Common Hereditary Condition Affecting More Than 600,000 Americans JACKSONVILLE, FL–(Marketwire – May 5, 2011) – The National Lipid Association (NLA) today announced the publication of new recommendations in the May … Continue reading →