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Rhona

posted 01/29/2008, comments (4)

Familial high cholesterol / Recent heart attack

Hello, Several years ago I was diagnosed with high cholesterol. I don't remember the HDL or LDL levels but the total cholesterol was 300. The doctor said based on the size of my frame (medium) height (5'3") and weight (132 lbs.) that I had a condition called familial high cholesterol and this was something that could not be... Read more Chevron

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ladyisis

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posted 01/03/2008, comments (0)

Cholesterol and Diet

I have been struggling with high cholesterol for a while now. I am trying to find a diet that will teach me what to eat and lose weight at the same time. I have added illnesses which is high blood pressure and thyroid disease. I find it difficult to find a diet that will center also on acid reflux. I am not a pill... Read more Chevron

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Katherine Curtis

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posted 12/13/2007, comments (0)

Over-the-Counter Cholesterol Medication!?!

Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is set to decide whether or not to approve Merck's bid to sell un-prescribed over-the-counter cholesterol medication. This is Merck's third attempt at getting the U.S. to approve the OTC sale of Mevacor, a statin. The decision could mark a major shift in what types of drugs are approved... Read more Chevron

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Pete

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posted 05/04/2007, comments (0)

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 more Chevron

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Angie

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posted 02/13/2007, comment (1)

Soy Lattes are Good for the Heart

Simply switching from dairy to soy has made a big impact on lowering my cholesterol. This simple change has made me much healthier. My high cholesterol is hereditary, and I was reluctant to start medication, so I was forced to go to extremes. Even the leanest of meats and dairy products (skim milk, for example) contain cholesterol.... Read more Chevron

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