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fromWIRED
1 week ago
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Testing for 'Bad Cholesterol' Doesn't Tell the Whole Story

LDL cholesterol levels reduce risk prediction, while apoB better reflects particle number and may improve identification of cardiovascular risk.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago
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Statin pills much safer than advertised, major review finds

Statins are far safer than believed, cause few true side effects, and significantly reduce heart attack and stroke risk.
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fromWIRED
1 week ago

Testing for 'Bad Cholesterol' Doesn't Tell the Whole Story

LDL cholesterol levels reduce risk prediction, while apoB better reflects particle number and may improve identification of cardiovascular risk.
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fromNature
1 month ago

The misunderstood sex chromosome: how X affects your health

Statins cause more muscle pain in women due to a gene on the X chromosome, not sex hormones, with potential mitigation through fish oil.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Most statin side-effects not caused by the drugs, study finds

Other than the well-known risks around muscle pain and diabetes, only four of 66 other statin side-effects listed on labels liver test changes, minor liver abnormalities, urine changes and tissue swelling are supported by evidence. And the risks are very small, according to the systematic review and meta-analysis published in the Lancet. Statins have been used by hundreds of millions of people worldwide over the last three decades and are proven to reduce heart attacks, strokes and cardiovascular deaths.
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