In a recent interview with the Wall Street Journal, singer Katy Perry gave details about what a typical weekday morning looks like in her house. And as many parents of toddlers can attest, there's ...

Dear Dr. Blonz: I have been interested in taking niacin for my cholesterol but am concerned that it might be harmful. I get some pretty bad rashes when I take it, like an allergic reaction, but I ...

DURHAM, N.C. – Deft molecular detective work at Duke University Medical Center suggests that scientists may soon be able to resurrect niacin as one of the best and cheapest ways to manage cholesterol.

Researchers have reported the development of a new combination drug that will allow patients to take high doses of the cholesterol-lowering vitamin niacin without a painful and embarrassing side ...

Niacin (nicotinic acid) is well known as the most effective drug currently available for raising levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, raising it by 25% to 35% at the highest doses.

NEW YORK, Nov 15 (Reuters) - Patients who took Merck & Co.'s experimental anti-flushing drug in combination with extended-release niacin experienced significantly less facial flushing discomfort than ...

Heidelberg, Germany - A new study appears to have uncovered the reason nicotinic acid causes flushing in most people taking the HDL-raising therapy [1]. Using various mouse models, researchers have ...

The niacin skin flush response is a simple, non‐invasive test that measures vascular reactivity following the topical application of a niacin derivative. In healthy individuals, niacin prompts a rapid ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Dear Dr. Roach • I have been taking niacin for many years. What side effects should I be looking for? My cardiologist recently ...

An experimental cholesterol treatment touted by drugmaker Merck & Co. significantly reduced artery-clogging fats in late-stage testing. The drug, called Cordaptive, can both raise good cholesterol and ...

Vitamin B-3, aka niacin, is a nutrient that promotes healthy, strong hair and glowy skin. Here's how to incorporate niacin into your diet. When it comes to getting the mix of vitamins, minerals, and ...