Side Effects of Lifesaving Statins

CHOLESTEROL MANAGEMENT NEWSLETTER
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Week of January 18

In This Issue:
> Researchers Developing Synthetic HDL
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e4xe0NedAu0Fx0BbxD0El
> Be Fridge-Wise: Buy Heart-Healthy Foods
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e4xe0NedAu0Fx0BbxE0Em
> Abnormal Cholesterol Despite Healthy Lifestyle
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e4xe0NedAu0Fx0BbxF0En

Today's Top Story: Side Effects of Lifesaving Statins
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e4xe0NedAu0Fx0BbxG0Eo
Statins are praised as wonder drugs. But along with the good come side
effects that have many concerned. From the simple to the serious,
here's what you need to know.
Also See:
> Cholesterol Drugs: Who Benefits?
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e4xe0NedAu0Fx0BbxH0Ep
> What Makes HDL So 'Good'?
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e4xe0NedAu0Fx0BbxI0Eq
> HDL, LDL: What's the Difference?
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e4xe0NedAu0Fx0BbxJ0Er

HEALTH NEWS HEADLINES

Researchers Developing Synthetic HDL
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e4xe0NedAu0Fx0BbxD0El
The synthetic form of "good" cholesterol is designed to help prevent
the buildup of plaque in the arteries, leading researchers to hope it
will prevent heart attacks and strokes.

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EDITOR'S PICKS:

Be Fridge-Wise: Buy Heart-Healthy Foods
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If you want to eat a heart-healthy diet but are not sure what foods
you should buy, check out this heart-healthy kitchen essentials guide
and learn which foods to keep on hand.
Also See:
> Aspirin Therapy for Heart Health: Right for You?
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e4xe0NedAu0Fx0BbxN0Ev
> Can High Cholesterol Put You at Risk for Nerve Damage?
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e4xe0NedAu0Fx0BbxO0Ew
> 10 Surprising Health Benefits of Sex
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MEMBERS ARE TALKING

From the Cholesterol Support Group message board:
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Abnormal Cholesterol Despite Healthy Lifestyle
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e4xe0NedAu0Fx0BbxR0Ez
A new member has been diagnosed with abnormal cholesterol levels
although she eats a
reasonably healthy diet and exercises regularly. The doctor prescribed
medication and told her to return in 10 weeks, but she has concerns.
Read more here and join the conversation with your words of wisdom.

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