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Cholesterol OverviewCholesterol is a soft, fat-like, waxy substance that is ... and needed to complete other bodily functions. The cholesterol in our bodies is either ingested in the foods we eat or is produced by our own bodies. 75 percent of blood cholesterol is produced by the liver. Too much cholesterol in the blood, ...

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Cholesterol home testing devices?

I got my cholesterol checked (fasting lipoprotein profile) about three years ago by my ... wondering if I can use a home testing device for my next cholesterol test - there seems to be quite a lot of them out there. Is this as ...

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Study Suggests Statins Could Help Some With Normal Cholesterol

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 25 (HealthDay News) -- Cholesterol-lowering statins could go a long way toward protecting against ...

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Acid Reflux

... is a well-established compliance of attributing pleurisy cholesterol. 8% of 593 Talk to your buy generic Talk to your buy ...

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Researchers find 95 genes affecting cholesterol

... all the human DNA has turned up 95 genes that affect blood cholesterol, including a few affected by drugs on the market and others that ...

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High cholesterol dangerous in young adults, too

Adults as young as 20 need pay attention to their cholesterol because unhealthy levels may already be damaging their arteries, ...

Story - editor - 08/04/2010 - 13:30 - 0 comments

Safety is key for upcoming Isis cholesterol data

... release key data from pivotal trials of its experimental cholesterol drug that will be closely parsed for evidence of any safety risks, ...

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Some on Statins May Not Need Boost in 'Good' Cholesterol

... News) -- People with extremely low levels of "bad" cholesterol as a result of taking statins don't seem to benefit from increased levels of "good" cholesterol, a new study suggests. ...

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Link Between Depression, Cholesterol May Differ by Gender

... 26 (HealthDay News) -- Gender-specific regulation of cholesterol levels may help prevent depression in the elderly, suggests a new ...

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Low-carb diet trumps low-fat on 'good' cholesterol

Over the long term, a low-carb diet works just as well as a low-fat diet at taking off the pounds — and it might be better for your heart, new research suggests. ...

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Disease May Be Only a Plane Ride Away

FRIDAY, September 3 (HealthDay News) -- A 7-year-old San Diego
boy brought back more than souvenirs and memories from a family trip to
Switzerland a couple years ago.

Health Highlights: Sept. 3, 2010

Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments,
compiled by the editors of HealthDay:

Early day care may promote eczema development

Kids who spend their earliest years in day care may be at higher risk of eczema than kids cared for at home, according to a new study from Germany.

Botox maker to pay $600M to resolve investigation

Allergan Inc., the maker of wrinkle-smoothing Botox, has agreed to pay $600 million to settle a yearslong federal investigation into its marketing of the top-selling, botulin-based drug.

Americans Blind to the Obesity Epidemic

THURSDAY, Sept. 2 (HealthDay News) -- Many Americans have skewed
perceptions when it comes to their weight, often believing they are
lighter than they actually are, even when the scales are shouting
otherwise, a new poll finds.

Bedbug Nation: Critters Make a Comeback

FRIDAY, Sept. 3 (HealthDay News) -- From sunny California to New York
City, in flophouses, theaters and high-end offices, bedbugs are popping up
in droves although, these days, they're found in a lot more places than
just your bed.

Health Tip: Breast-Feeding Benefits Baby

(HealthDay News) -- For the first few months, newborns need
sustenance from either breast milk or formula.

Health Tip: Heart Arrhythmia May Have Symptoms

(HealthDay News) -- When the heart beats irregularly, it's called
arrhythmia.

Antidepressant patch doesn't help smokers quit

An antidepressant drug delivered through a patch on the skin is no better than placebo for helping smokers kick the habit, new research shows.

Study Contends Pot Isn't a Major 'Gateway Drug'

FRIDAY, Sept. 3 (HealthDay News) -- A new report casts doubt on the
argument that marijuana is a "gateway drug" that plays a major role in
leading people to try other illegal drugs.