11.   A calorie-restricted diet has been shown to lower cholesterol and blood pressure, and may even extend the human life span.

12.   But the drug, made by Eli Lilly and Co., did not appear to increase bone density or lower cholesterol as much as traditional estrogen replacement therapy.

13.   Catechins increase activity in the blood to help lower cholesterol and regulate blood sugar and insulin levels.

14.   Earlier studies found a correlation between lower cholesterol levels and increased death rates from suicide and other violent causes.

15.   Even though hormones can help lower bad LDL cholesterol and raise good HDL cholesterol, the group said that statin drugs were far better at doing so.

16.   Formed when liquid vegetable oils are partly hydrogenated by manufacturers to give products longer shelf lives, these acids lower good cholesterol and raise the bad.

17.   French scientists have reported that drinking red wine helps lower cholesterol levels, and resveratrol is a major component of several traditional oriental medicines.

18.   In this case, the tablets being pushed were to help lower cholesterol levels.

19.   It has also been shown to lower cholesterol levels.

20.   It includes frozen entrees, cookies and muffins that contain grain or whole oats, which studies have shown can help lower cholesterol.