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Thursday, December, 03, 2009
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A New SharePost Feature!

Hi everyone, this is Pete, your friendly producer for CholesterolNetwork!I'm exctied to tell you about some of the great new SharePost features we have to offer. First up, we've got a new way to find the types of SharePosts you want to read with the advanced sort. You can now pick both the type of post you'd like to read, as... Read moreChevron

Pfizer Scraps New Cholesterol Drug After Risk of Death Rises

Research on the cholesterol drug torcetrapib was abandoned by Pfizer in December, after studies showed that although it lowered LDL and raised HDL, the drug did not slow atherosclerosis, also known as "hardening of the arteries." Atherosclerosis can lead to heart disease and heart attack. You can read all about it here: Drugs That Boost HDL... Read moreChevron

We're not eating enough fruits and vegetables!

In a new report, the Center for Disease Control (CDC) found that less than a third of adults eat the recommended serving of fruits and vegetables each day. Although the CDC has been taking steps to encourage healthier eating, Americans are still not getting what they should. You should be eating 5 to 9 serving of fruits and vegetables a... Read moreChevron

Welcome to CholesterolNetwork.com!

Hello, I'd like to welcome you to CholesterolNetwork.com! We've designed this Web site to make it easy for you to find the information you need on your heart conditions, whether you have just been diagnosed, are managing a heart-healthy lifestyle, or just looking for someone to talk to. My name is Pete, and I am the producer of this Web... 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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