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Good cholesterol not as protective in people with type 2 diabetes

High-density lipoprotein , known as "good" cholesterol, isn't as protective for people with type 2 diabetes, according to research reported in Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association .

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Mon Dec 21, 2009

Physics Blog

Good cholesterol not as protective in people with type 2 diabetes

High-density lipoprotein , known as "good" cholesterol, isn't as protective for people with type 2 diabetes, according to research reported in Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association .

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Sun Dec 20, 2009

Houston Chronicle

People's Pharmacy: Soy benefits breast-cancer survivors

Is soy good or bad for breast-cancer survivors? A: Breast-cancer survivors have sometimes been warned to avoid soy-based foods because of the natural estrogenlike compounds soy contains.

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Related Topix: World News, China, Medicine, Medication, Zetia, Ezetimibe (generic)

Sat Dec 19, 2009

Los Angeles Times

Niacin may be effective in lowering cholesterol

Recently I heard a suggestion that niacin would be better and cheaper than Vytorin for lowering cholesterol.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Medication, Cholesterol, Health, Zetia, Ezetimibe (generic), Herpes, Genital Herpes, Famvir, Famciclovir (generic)

Fri Dec 18, 2009

Zacks Analyst Blog

ABT Seeks Simcor Label Expansion

Our research team discovered a special class of Zacks #1 stocks that nearly doubles the performance of those Strong Buys as a whole.

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Related Topix: Food and Drug Administration, Medicine, Cholesterol, Health, Medication, Zocor, Simvastatin (generic), Biotech, Merck , Healthcare Industry, Tricor, Fenofibrate (generic)

PR-inside.com

Jubilant Strengthens Global Leadership Position in Vitamin B3 by...

Jubilant Organosys Limited, an integrated pharmaceutical industry player and the largest Custom Research and Manufacturing Services Company in India, announced today that it is setting up Niacinamide and 3-Cyanopyridine plant of 10,000 TPA each, expected to be ready by end of 2010.

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Related Topix: Pharmaceuticals, Medicine, Medication, Life, Food, Nutrition

Wed Dec 16, 2009

The Tennessean

Settled science proven reliable and useful

Mona Charen's opinion piece Dec. 9, "E-mails aren't the only reason to doubt global warming," regarding the human causes of global warming is a good example of how scientific findings are often misunderstood, in this case the wrong idea that there is no such thing as "settled science" for global warming.

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Mon Dec 14, 2009

Chiropractic Economics

FDA approves cloned meat, milknewspaper

A U.S. Food and Drug Administration report finds that meat and milk from cloned animals is, for the most part, safe to eat, the Washington Post reported on Tuesday.

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Related Topix: Food and Drug Administration, Drink, Milk, Medicine, Medication, Cholesterol, Health, Food Science

Associated Content

Niacin Added to Statin Therapy Improves Cardiovascular Outcomes Compared to Ezetimibe

Statins are a class of drugs that block de novo synthesis of cholesterol. They are prescribed to patients to with high LDL cholesterol, a classic marker for increased risk of adverse cardiovascular events.

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Related Topix: Medication, Zetia, Ezetimibe (generic), Medicine, Cholesterol, Health

Sat Dec 12, 2009

Hampton Roads, Virginia, news, sports...

Sunny D smoothies taste bad as they are

SunnyD Smoothies Juice and Dairy Beverage. Orange Whirl, and Strawberry Swirl. $1.48 to $1.89 per 48-ounce plastic bottle.

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Related Topix: Swirl, Alternative, Drink, Milk, Medicine, Medication, Life, Fruits, Nutrition

Thu Dec 10, 2009

Pharmaceutical Processing

Abbott Seeks FDA Approval of New Dosage Strengths of SIMCOR

Abbott has submitted a supplemental new drug application to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for two new dosage strengths of SIMCOR, a cholesterol medication.

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Related Topix: Healthcare Law, Food and Drug Administration, Law, Medicine, Cholesterol, Health, Medication, Zocor, Simvastatin (generic)

Wed Dec 09, 2009

Associated Content

Niacin Flush

Some people take niacin to help lower their high cholesterol numbers. The side effects can include "flushing," which is supposed to be uncomfortable and temporary.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Medication, Cholesterol, Health, Life, Food, Dieting

Sat Dec 05, 2009

Associated Content

Aphrodisiacs You Don't Need a Prescription For

Aphrodisiacs seem to be effective on sluggish blood or poor slowing circulation, which can stem from a host of problems like narrowing of the arteries and veins.

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Fri Dec 04, 2009

Associated Content

Health Benefits of Vitamins C, E and B

Some of the important vitamins for our body are vitamin E, vitamin C and vitamin B. Here are their health benefits.

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Wed Dec 02, 2009

KOLN-TV Lincoln

Popular Cholesterol Drugs in Question

The American Heart Association says high cholesterol affects more than 30 million Americans, and two of the most popular prescription drugs used widely to treat it are in question again.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Cholesterol, Health, Zetia, Ezetimibe (generic), Medication, Cardiology

Tue Dec 01, 2009

Burlington Times News

Reader finds success with nonstatin

Dear Dr. Gott: Like several of your readers, I, too, suffered from painful muscle aches after taking various statin drugs for cholesterol control.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Cholesterol, Health, Pravachol, Pravastatin (generic), Medication, Pain, Zetia, Ezetimibe (generic), Life, Food, Dieting

Mon Nov 30, 2009

New England Journal of Medicine

Extended-Release Niacin or Ezetimibe and Carotid Intima-Media Thickness

Allen J. Taylor, M.D., Todd C. Villines, M.D., Eric J. Stanek, Pharm.D., Patrick J. Devine, M.D., Len Griffen, M.D., Michael Miller, M.D., Neil J. Weissman, M.D., and Mark Turco, M.D. ABSTRACT Background Treatment added to statin monotherapy to further modify the lipid profile may include combination therapy to either raise the high-density ...

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Related Topix: Medicine, Zetia, Ezetimibe (generic), Medication, Cholesterol, Health

Sat Nov 28, 2009

Drkoop.com

Taking Niacin to Lower Cholesteral; Can it Cause Hepatitis

I TOOK NIACIN SEVERAL YEARS AGO. I BECAME VERY SICK WITH NAUSEA AND VOMITTING. MY LIVER FUNCTIONS TEST SHOWED HEPATITIS.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Medication, Hepatitis, Health, Cholesterol

Thu Nov 26, 2009

Drugs.com

SDI Reports: Prescriptions for Patients New to Niaspan Rise 41% in...

PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa.-- --Nov 25, 2009 - In the week ending Friday, Nov. 20 after the American Heart Association and New England Journal of Medicine released results of the Arbiter 6-HALTS study on Saturday, Nov.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Medication, Plymouth Meeting, PA, Cholesterol, Health

Wed Nov 25, 2009

Supermarket Guru

Before You Bite: 5 Thanksgiving Health Benefits

Thanksgiving is right around the corner and as we start to prepare the menu and gather the ingredients, or just get ready for the tasty meal, SupermarketGuru.com wants to remind you that not only does Thanksgiving signify the harvest and a time to pay thanks for all of the wonderful things in our lives but also remember that many of our ...

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Related Topix: Life, Thanksgiving, Holidays, Dining, Food, Turkey, Meat, Medicine, Medication, Fruits, Health, Cholesterol

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