Akron General Wellness Services announces low-cost cholesterol, diabetes and …
Akron General Wellness Services has announced its low-cost cholesterol, diabetes and osteoporosis screenings for the month of July. Costs range from $ 12 to $ 58, depending on which test or combination of tests you opt for. No appointment is necessary …
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Men educated on cholesterol reduction
Food prepared from okro, garden eggs, fish and other edible aquatic creatures could help reduce high cholesterol levels in men. This was disclosed by Dr Elikem Ametepe of the Koforidua Regional Hospital when delivered a talk on "High Cholesterol Level …
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Rare mutation prompts race for cholesterol drug
So far, people with stubbornly high cholesterol levels who are taking the drugs in preliminary studies have seen their LDL levels plunging from levels well over 100 to 50, 40 or even lower. Like insulin for diabetes, the drugs are injected, but they …
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THE DANGEROUS TRUTH ABOUT CHOLESTEROL REDUCING STATIN DRUGS
Twenty-five percent of Americans over forty-five years old now use prescription statin drugs (Lipitor, Crestor, Zocor, etc) to reduce their cholesterol. Cholesterol is a natural fat that's essential for human life. It's a building block for cell …
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Most Statin Users Won't Have Major Side Effects
Statins are medications used to lower the amount of LDL cholesterol or "bad" cholesterol — in your blood. LDL levels can be lowered through dietary changes and exercise, but many people find it difficult to maintain these lifestyle changes. Moreover …
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Study: Glass Half-Full May Mean Better Cholesterol
Do you see the glass as half-full or half-empty? No matter what you're drinking, your answer to this question could determine whether you're likely to have good or bad cholesterol, a recent study found. The study, conducted by researchers from the …
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