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Inherited, Dangerously High Cholesterol Patients Get New Hope

March 14, 2010 - 9:20am

SUNDAY, March 14 (HealthDay News) -- A new drug called mipomersen reduced low-density lipoprotein (LDL) "bad" cholesterol by nearly 25 percent when added to current therapy in people with a rare genetic condition that causes extremely high cholesterol, a new study finds.

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5 Foods that Actually LOWER Cholesterol

Written by Kellen Wilson on March 12, 2010 - 12:38pm

Does everything that is good for us have to taste bad? Does our heart health depend solely on a bland, boring diet? What about all of my favorites?

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Cholesterol, Diabetes Drugs at Top of Medicare List

March 10, 2010 - 4:28pm

In 2007, elderly Medicare beneficiaries spent nearly $19 billion on cholesterol and diabetes prescription drugs.

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Could You Have Metabolic Syndrome?

Written by Dr. Carrie Jones on March 7, 2010 - 9:17pm

Did you know that one in five Americans has metabolic syndrome? It’s a rising epidemic that can lead to heart disease and diabetes. Also known as Syndrome X and Insulin Resistance Syndrome, it includes a combination of criteria to be diagnosed.

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The FDA Puts 27 Drugs on Watch List: Is Yours One?

Written by Dr. Carrie Jones on February 21, 2010 - 5:37pm

Millions of Americans start out their day swallowing their necessary medications. We place our trust in healthcare providers for their expertise, in our pharmacists for their experience and the drug companies for their research. Many medications are required for living, staving off symptoms or curing disease yet how many of you experience the laundry list of side effects as reported by that particular drug company.

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Get Healthy Eating Back on Track After Super Bowl Celebrations

Written by Dr. Carrie Jones on February 7, 2010 - 6:07pm

Let’s face it; many consider Super Bowl Sunday the equivalent of a national holiday.

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American Heart Month: 20 Things You Can Do!

Written by Dr. Carrie Jones on February 1, 2010 - 8:18pm

Did you know that since 1963, the President has declared February American Heart Month to make citizens aware of our nation’s number one killer? (It’s not cancer)!

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A Woman's Heart, Blueberries, Belly Fat and Your Heart

Written by Mary Kyle on January 27, 2010 - 9:50am

I may have an apple-shaped figure but berries are my fruit of choice. I absolutely love berries and it really doesn't matter which kind - strawberries, blackberries, raspberries - I love them all!

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1 in 5 U.S. Kids Has High Cholesterol

January 21, 2010 - 12:03pm

THURSDAY, Jan. 21 (HealthDay News) -- Twenty percent of U.S. children and teens have abnormal lipid levels, an indication of too much bad cholesterol, too little good cholesterol or high triglycerides, federal health officials report.

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Is Wine Good For Your Heart?

Written by Dr. Carrie Jones on January 18, 2010 - 10:22am

We all love our glass of wine. It pairs well with meals, it helps after a stressful day and it’s nice to sip while gossiping with girlfriends or hanging with your husband. Many of my patients tell me that they drink wine because it’s also good for their cardiovascular system. I decided to do a little research in order to determine if this was real fact or a hopeful excuse for continued enjoyment.

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Inherited, Dangerously High Cholesterol Patients Get New Hope

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Could You Have Metabolic Syndrome?

The FDA Puts 27 Drugs on Watch List: Is Yours One?

Get Healthy Eating Back on Track After Super Bowl Celebrations

American Heart Month: 20 Things You Can Do!

A Woman's Heart, Blueberries, Belly Fat and Your Heart

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