Child Medication Poisoning Deaths On The Rise - WILX-TV

Child Medication Poisoning Deaths On The Rise WILX-TV Pain killers, cholesterol pills, heart meds - all common prescriptions kept in many homes for adults that can be deadly for kids. Each year, more than 60000 children ages 5 and under are poisoned by accidentally ingesting those medications.

Veganism Safe for Kids, says Lisa Dorfman, Director of University of Miami's ... - Miami New Times (blog)

Miami New Times (blog)

Veganism Safe for Kids, says Lisa Dorfman, Director of University of Miami's ... Miami New Times (blog) "Basically, the vegan diet can be superior in ensuring more antioxidants, less saturated fat and cholesterol, and less of the toxins that have contributed to chronic disease in the 21st century." lisa dorfman . jpg. and more »

Tekmira Provides Corporate Update and Announces First Quarter 2012 Results - MarketWatch (press release)

Tekmira Provides Corporate Update and Announces First Quarter 2012 Results MarketWatch (press release) Alnylam has reported that it is also developing ALN-PCS, an RNAi therapeutic to treat hypercholesterolemia, or high levels of cholesterol in the blood. ALN-PCS is manufactured by Tekmira and is enabled by Tekmira's LNP delivery technology. and more »

Conflicting research raises questions about statins - Greenville News

Conflicting research raises questions about statins Greenville News So when the Greenville internist learned his cholesterol level was 320, putting him at risk, he started taking statins — drugs designed to prevent heart attacks by lowering the level of cholesterol in the blood. “My father missed my high school ... and more »

Cholesterol-Level Must Be Checked In Children Too - French Tribune

French Tribune

Cholesterol-Level Must Be Checked In Children Too French Tribune Backed by the American Academy of Pediatrics, these guidelines claim that children irrespective of the family history must get themselves checked for a non-fasting total cholesterol and HDL level between the ages of 9 and 11. and more »