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