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Allison Bush

posted 07/21/2008, comments (2)

Vytorin Fails to Reduce Heart Problems... Again

The ever-controversial cholesterol drug Vytorin apparently does not lower the risk of major heart valve problems, according to a report released Monday afternoon by its manufacturers, Schering-Plough Corp. and Merck & Co. Vytorin is a prescription pill containing two cholesterol-lowering medications, Zetia (ezetimibe) plus Zocor... Read more Chevron

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posted 07/21/2008, comment (1)

Reducing cholesterol/LDL/triglycerides & Increasing HDL

My current TC=360; Triglycerides - 549; LDL - 199; HDL -41. 15 years ago my TC was 330. How much plaque would have been deposited by now? Is there a way to identify where it is causing problems? My diet could be better. My BMI is 29 so I could some weight. I have regular exercise - workout in gym 3 days/week. Go... Read more Chevron

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Allison Bush

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posted 07/21/2008, comment (1)

A Dose of Conversation Online

I’m thrilled to share the good news -- today’s Washington Post ran a feature story about HealthCentral’s CholesterolNetwork.com and its sister sites’ unique approach to helping people with their health needs online. Called “Seeking a Cure, Patients Find a Dose of Conversation Online,” the story features... Read more Chevron

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Melanie Thomassian

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posted 07/18/2008, comments (0)

Statins for Children: A Follow-Up

Statins are one of the most frequently prescribed drugs for cholesterol lowering in adults worldwide. However, new guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics are recommending these drugs for "at risk" children as young as 8 years. The recommendations have proved controversial in the US, with some health professionals extremely concerned... Read more Chevron

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Lisa Nelson, RD, LN

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posted 07/09/2008, comments (4)

Triglycerides: Why They Matter and How to Lower Them

I've recently answered several questions related to triglycerides. These questions range from "What are triglycerides?" to "My triglycerides are 400, do I need to worry?" on to "Help, my triglycerides are 1200, how do I fix this?" So, I'm going to answer all these questions here for those of you who are wondering, but haven't... Read more Chevron

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