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What's for Dinner? Grilled Chicken with Tomato-Avocado Salsa

Not sure what to make for dinner? Try this heart-healthy meal tonight from our sister site, Foodfit.com. Be sure to let us know how it turned out!   Grilled Chicken with Tomato-Avocado Salsa This recipe serves: 4 Ingredients   For the salsa4 ripe plum tomatoes, chopped or 12 cherry tomatoes, halved1/2 small red onion, finely... Read moreChevron

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 moreChevron

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 moreChevron

Kids on Statins? Really?

Before you go carting your children off to the doctor for a full cholesterol work-up based on the latest guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics, take a look at Is it for real? Cholesterol screening in toddlers and statins from elementary school age? by Sandy Szwarc, BSN, RN, CCP from her blog Junkfood Science.   Have more... Read moreChevron

NEW FEATURE: My Home and Profile!

  We are excited to announce the launch of a new and improved My Home and Profile! Now you can stay updated with news, articles, the latest questions and answers, and SharePosts from our Experts and community members.   To see the changes, sign in or register right now!     Here’s a rundown of the features... Read moreChevron

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This video animation shows how cholesterol behaves in the blood stream. Cholesterol is a soft, fat-like, waxy substance found in the bloodstream and in all your body's cells.

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