According to a new study, the cholesterol-lowering drug Crestor cuts the risk of stroke nearly in half in seemingly healthy people.
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Using a formula that includes DNA data proves faster, more accurate in early tests, researchers say.
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Using a formula that includes DNA data proves faster, more accurate in early tests, researchers say.
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See that container of yogurt?
 
It contains 600 mg of plant sterols that help reduce cholesterol. It even says “heart healthy”  . . . but is it?
 
“Trans” fats all over again?
 
Back in the 1970s, we were all warned to reduce the saturated fat in our diet. Food manufacturers helped us comply with this advice by developing [...]

A suspected variant is not a player, but researchers say two genotypes might be.
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But whether the finding will lead to treatment improvements remains unclear, experts say.
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Read the fine print, experts say in disputing a new study’s finding.
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In a recent meeting with governors at the White House, President Barack Obama said his administration intends to distribute $15 billion within two days to help with states’ Medicaid payments to the poor.
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A reporter talks to experts about the best ways to deal with emergency medical personnel so that you and your symptoms are taken seriously.
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A new study wants the FDA to mandate boxes that clearly state how well a medication works.
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