USA Today (8/24, Hellmich) reports that while "nutrition experts have known for years that some foods, such as oatmeal, nuts and soy products, lower cholesterol," but new research "shows that a diet with several of these foods can decrease LDL (bad) cholesterol significantly." The Wall Street Journal (8/24, Wang, Subscription Publication) reports that the study , published in the Journal … Continue reading Diet Rich In Nuts, Soy May Help Reduce LDL Cholesterol
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“Millions” In US Concerned About Effects Of Statins
ABC World News (6/9, story 8, 1:40, Sawyer) reported, "Tonight, the millions and millions of Americans who take a high dose, 80 milligrams of certain cholesterol lowering drugs, in particular Zocor [simvastatin] and Vytorin [ezetimibe and simvastatin], are on alert that these statins in high doses can cause muscle tissue to break down. The cells … Continue reading “Millions” In US Concerned About Effects Of Statins