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 ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...

Evidence supporting the use of extended-release niacin monotherapy is out-of-date and potentially not applicable to today’s patients, according to a new meta-analysis. The only remaining reason to use ...

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 ...

I am looking for information on the use of inositol hexaniacinate ("no-flush niacin") in the treatment of hyperlipidemia. Most of the information I have been able to find is anecdotal. I understand ...

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 ...

Low-dose niacin uptake over 12 months was associated with improvements in the UPDRS III motor score, as well as fatigue and mood in people with Parkinson disease. Niacin enhancement may lead to ...

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 ...

Researchers have identified a new pathway that contributes to cardiovascular disease associated with high levels of niacin, a common B vitamin previously recommended to lower cholesterol. The team ...