Lowering Cholesterol

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New guidelines issued for lipid-lowering in kids
The American Heart Association has released new guidelines for drugs that reduce high cholesterol levels, primarily statin drugs like Lipitor, in children...
Cholesterol Treatment
Learn about the different strategies used to treat high cholesterol, including cholesterol medications and surgeries.
Cholesterol Drug Information
Read about common drugs prescribed for lowering cholesterol with links to information about how to take them, interactions with other meds and common side effects.

Lowering Cholesterol and the Difference between HDL and LDL
Dr. Kang explains how you can lower your cholesterol and how high density lipoprotein (HDL) and low density lipoprotein (LDL) affect your health.
great book on lowering cholesterol
I've been taking lipitor for several years to keep my LDL down. Here's a good primer that goes over the basics and recommends some good lifestyle changes...