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7 Reasons Not to Dismiss Statin-Caused Pain
By Adam Voiland -
Health
- July 23, 2008
Muscle pain can often be treated, and might signal a more serious health issue.
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Health Buzz: Jalapeño Peppers and Other Health News
Health
- July 22, 2008
Disappointing Vytorin news, women rethinking tattoos, and an alternative to nursing homes
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Vytorin Fails to Lower Heart Valve Problems
Health
- July 21, 2008
Latest multi-country study shows troubled cholesterol drug no better than placebo at easing cardiovascular events in targeted patients
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Disease Prevention Programs Worth the Investment
Health
- July 17, 2008
Within five years, $16 billion a year could be saved, report claims
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Low-Fat Milk OK for Some Toddlers
Health
- July 17, 2008
Pediatricians look to help those at risk of obesity or with high cholesterol
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Diet Plans Produce Similar Results
Health
- July 16, 2008
Study finds Mediterranean and low-carb diets work just as well as low-fat ones
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Optimism About Heart Risk Pays Off
Health
- July 14, 2008
Study finds lower death rate for men with upbeat outlook, but same did not hold true for women
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Coronary Heart Disease Not a Cheery Condition
Health
- July 14, 2008
CDC survey found heart patients report lower quality of life, poorer outlook
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Warfarin Safer Than Heparin for Some Strokes
Health
- July 14, 2008
When clot forms in heart and travels to the brain, heparin more risky, study finds
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Beta Blockers Help Hospitalized Heart Failure Patients
Health
- July 11, 2008
Continuing treatment reduces death risk, rehospitalization rates, study finds
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Popular Tilapia Might Not Help Heart
Health
- July 11, 2008
Study finds farm-raised fish has high levels of unhealthy omega-6 fatty acids
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Finding Out How Flavonoids Protect the Heart
Health
- July 10, 2008
Meta-analysis shows specific cardiovascular effects of chocolate, soy protein, green tea
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6 Ways to Lower Your Kid's Cholesterol
By Sarah Baldauf -
Health
- July 9, 2008
Statins will not be the first line of defense for most kids—hard work will.
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Ankle-Arm Blood Pressure Test Predicts Heart Disease Risk
Health
- July 8, 2008
Could improve current assessments, report says
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Health Buzz: Food Diaries and Other Health News
Health
- July 8, 2008
Testing cholesterol in kids, heart attacks during pregnancy, and a new weapon against West Nile
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Your Toddler Might Need a Cholesterol Test
By Nancy Shute -
On Parenting
- July 7, 2008
Many children as young as age 2 should be checked, according to new guidelines.
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Pediatricians Recommend Cholesterol Drugs for Some Kids
Health
- July 7, 2008
Children as young as 2 should be tested for high cholesterol, group says
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Health Buzz: Cholesterol and Dementia and Other Health News
Health
- July 1, 2008
The cost of generic drugs, California hospitals and the debate over Lyme disease.
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Lack of 'Good' HDL Cholesterol Linked to Memory Loss
By Deborah Kotz -
Health
- June 30, 2008
The remedy lies in a more healthful lifestyle, rather than medications.
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Research Links Low HDL Levels With Memory Loss
Health
- June 30, 2008
But experts aren't ready to embrace the findings as fact
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'Silent Strokes' Strike One in 10 Healthy People
Health
- June 26, 2008
No symptoms, but some loss of brain function occurs, study finds
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Subtle Nervous System Problems Signal Stroke Risk
Health
- June 23, 2008
Italian study found poor reflexes, unstable posture, weakened hands warned of trouble
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Less Intensive Treatment Given Diabetic Women With Heart Disease
Health
- June 16, 2008
They have poorer control of risk factors, less likely to get cholesterol-lowering meds
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Scientists Discover Protein Involved in Fat Production
Health
- June 12, 2008
Mouse experiments might lead to new target for treating high cholesterol, researchers say
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A New Approach to Managing Diabetes
By Michelle Andrews -
Health
- June 10, 2008
For some people, it may be better to bring down blood pressure and cholesterol than blood glucose.
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