Screening Kids For Cholesterol Can Raise Awareness And Anxiety
New federal guidelines say every child should be screened for high cholesterol once between the ages of 9 and 11 and again between 17 and 21. The testing aims to find kids with extremely high cholesterol caused by a genetic condition. But the testing will find others whose cholesterol may not need treatment.
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Dispatches
Genetic disorder detected at high rate in Lewiston area / Forest service crew looks for signs of invasive insect / Mustache film festival will make debut in Portland / . . . and other news from around Maine.
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Hormone helps obese shed weight: study
An appetite-curbing hormone found in the gut may help overweight and obese people shed weight, lower blood pressure and reduce cholesterol levels, according to a study released Wednesday.
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Diet Doc Announces Weight Loss Incentive for 2012 American Heart Month
Diet Doc announces weight loss incentive for 2012 American Heart Month. The weight loss incentive is primarily for those with high blood pressure, cardiovascular problems that can lessen due to obesity, high cholesterol and triglycerides or anyone looking for a heart healthy diet.Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) February 06, 2012 Diet Doc HCG Diet & Weight Loss announces an incentive for those looking ...
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Gut hormone may help shed weight
An appetite-curbing hormone found in the gut may help overweight and obese people shed weight, lower blood pressure and reduce cholesterol levels, according to a study.
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