Cholesterol
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Only 35% of people eligible for statins use them, study shows. How do you know if you should be on them?
While doctors agree that statins are safe, some people have concerns about taking them. Here's what you need to know about these common medications.
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Jay Leno joins cholesterol awareness campaign in honor of comedians who are 'just not around anymore'
Jay Leno wants to help people take control of their heart and artery health before it's too late.
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Top 5 Lifestyle Changes to Improve Your Cholesterol
Reduce cholesterol with these five lifestyle choices.
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'Good' Cholesterol May Not Be Heart-Healthy After All, Study Finds
Researchers say having high HDL does not protect against heart disease.
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Popular Cholesterol Drugs May Make Flu Vaccine Less Effective
If you or someone you love takes statins, read on. Both studies looked at the effectiveness of flu vaccines in people who were or were not using statins. Taken together, the results connect statins to a dampened immune response to flu vaccines and greater odds of respiratory infections during flu season. The findings, published in the Journal of Infectious Diseases, pose a particular conundrum for the elderly, who are more likely to die or face serious complications from the flu and also more