WEDNESDAY, Feb. 9 (HealthDay News) — Diet soda fans who drink the beverages every day may be cutting down on calories, but they also might be boosting their risk of…
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FRIDAY, Jan. 28 (HealthDay News) — A new study debunks the idea that the cholesterol-fighting drugs known as statins work better in people with high levels of a certain protein…
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FRIDAY, Jan. 28 (HealthDay News) — A Western-type diet that’s high in red and processed meats, saturated fats and sweets is associated with an increased risk of kidney function decline,…
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What is Advicor (Lovastatin Niacin)? Lovastatin is a cholesterol-lowering medication that blocks the production of cholesterol (a type of fat) in the body. Niacin, also called nicotinic acid, is a…