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The Cholesterol Myth
Experts at WebMD have compiled this list of questions to help you test your knowledge about high cholesterol. The questions cover the symptoms of high cholesterol, its link to particular diseases, and behaviors that can affect cholesterol levels. Your answers can help you find out if things you know about cholesterol are myths or facts.
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10 Cholesterol Myths Busted
Cholesterol has been strongly linked to heart disease and causes quite a bit of fear when someone learns their cholesterol levels are... Read more »
Niacin: Myths and Facts
For a simple, available treatment that can dramatically reduce risk for heart attack, niacin has suffered more than its share of knocks,... Read more »
The Many Myths of Menopause
About as many myths surround this important rite of passage in a woman's life as the Loch Ness Monster. Separating fact from fiction can be... Read more »
Myths about Coconut and MCT Oils
One type of saturated fat is especially valuable for those of us who have diabetes. Oils like coconut and MCT are the easiest for us to... Read more »
Nine Drugs to Avoid with Diabetes: Debunking the Myth
I recently received an e-mail alerting me to a webpage discussing "9 Common Drugs That Every Diabetic Should Avoid Mixing With Their Meds."... Read more »
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Diabetes in Children: Myths and Facts
Myth: Children with diabetes should not eat anything with sugar in it.Fact: This was true years ago, before carb counting was invented. But times... Read more »
For Big Athletes, 'Fat and Fit' a Myth
(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Superior size and strength can mean championships, scholarships and million-dollar paydays for today's athletes. But a... Read more »
Q&A: Is it safe to take fish oil with statins to lower cholest...
A reader asks pharmacist Richard Harkness if it is safe to take fish oil with a statin therapy to lower cholesterol. Harkness discusses the popular... Read more »
The First 48 Hours: Top 10 Depression Myths Debunked
It’s all in your head. Only women get depressed. If you have depression, you’re stuck with it for life. Do any of these statements sound... Read more »
Myths of Chemotherapy
If you were born in my era (mid – 1950s) the word “cancer” was spoken quietly and with great fear. In fact, the only thing more frightening was... Read more »
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Menopause Myths
MYTH: Menopause symptoms begin when a woman approaches age 50 REALITY: Hormonal changes start earlier, usually around age 40 but can start before. Perimenopause, the beginning stage of menopause, starts when a woman misses periods due to hormonal...
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