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FDA approves Livalo to treat high cholesterol

August 05, 2009
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a new statin called Livalo to treat high cholesterol. The drug is intended to treat high cholesterol in people whose diet and exercise changes have failed to control the condition, and works the same as other statins. Livalo's approval was based on five clinical studies that compared its safety and effectiveness to three other statins. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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Weighing In: Can I eat shellfish if I have high cholesterol?
By Heather Reese , Health Expert

...While shellfish is not considered a low cholesterol food, it is low in total and saturated fat... Read more »

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Cholesterol Education Month: A Year in Review and What’s to Come
By Dr. Kang , Health Expert

...first city to pass a law banning all trans fats from foods served in restaurants with... Read more »

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A Better Diet May Mean Better Sleep
By Florence Cardinal , Health Expert

  Fatty foods including ice cream, greasy French fries, and bacon, may taste good, but they... Read more »

Health Guide

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Diet - cholesterol Food Sources In foods, cholesterol is found in eggs, dairy products, meat, and poultry. Egg yolks and organ meats (liver,... Read more »
Low Cholesterol Diet: How to Cut Out the Fat
...hydrogen is added to vegetable oil, which is a liquid, to create a solid substance. It can be found in foods such as vegetable shortening, some margarines, crackers, candies, baked goods, cookies,... Read more »
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Blood-drawing; Phlebotomy Normal Values Normal results vary with the specific test. What abnormal results mean Abnormal results vary... Read more »
Pre-Diabetes Risks, Symptoms & Prevention
...pre-diabetes at the same time by following these guidelines:Eat a healthy diet each dayAvoid junk and snack foodsExercise at least 30 minutes a dayIf you smoke, stopIf you don't smoke, don't start... Read more »
High Cholesterol a Threat to the Entire Vascular System (Not Just Heart Vessels)
...control of your cholesterol levels:  ·        Keep your refrigerator filled with only good food like fresh fruits, vegetables, and low-fat or fat-free daily foods.  ·        Pay... Read more »

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Cholesterol in the Body- How is Cholesterol Produced?

Find out how cholesterol is produced.... Read more »

Medications

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...by mouth usually once daily, with or without food, or as directed by your doctor. This drug... Read more »

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...medication by mouth usually once daily with or without food. If you are also taking a... Read more »

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...medication. Some forms of this drug should be taken with food while some may be taken with or... Read more »

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...medication by mouth usually once daily with or without food, or as directed by your doctor.... Read more »

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...effects. In the US, you may report side effects to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) at... Read more »

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