When patients want to lower their chances of developing potentially fatal blood clots, there are now three options for patients with atrial fibrillation (also called A-fib). Which is best for you?
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A Guide to Cholesterol Medication
National Center for Health Research reviews the cholesterol medications currently on the market and provides a comprehensive guide to cholesterol and choosing your cholesterol medication.
Read More »The Unknown Health Risks of Air Pollution
Air pollution is a hot topic in the media. Here is what you need to know about the causes of air pollution and how it affects the health of adults and children.
Read More »Statins and Your Risk of Heart Attacks or Strokes
Statins are the most popular type of cholesterol-lowering medication and include Lipitor, Zocor, Crestor and Vytorin. While these medications can substantially lower your cholesterol, the benefits do not outweigh the risks for everyone.
Read More »Will Vytorin Reduce My Risk of Heart Attack or Stroke?
Vytorin is effective at lowering cholesterol, but the more important question is whether patients who take it will be less likely to have a heart attack or stroke, need heart surgery, or die.
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