FDA: No Lou Gehrig's Disease Risk with Statins

Cholesterol NEWS AND VIEWS October 6, 2008

Exclusive Interview with Debbie Phelps Check out Expert Eileen Bailey's exclusive interview with Debbie Phelps, mother of famed Olympic swimmer, Michael Phelps. FDA: No Lou Gehrig's Disease Risk with Statins An analysis of dozens of studies found the widely used statin cholesterol drugs do not increase the risk of Lou Gehrig's disease, U.S. health officials said on Monday.  Read more> This Week's News See all Cholesterol news Statins may slow artery aging in heart disease patients British researchers have found that cholesterol-lowering statins may help prevent premature artery aging in people suffering from advanced heart disease.  Read more> Omega-6 fatty acid intake tied to breast cancer Substances called heterocyclic amines (HAs) found in cooked meat and fish don't appear to boost a woman's risk of developing breast cancer after menopause, Swedish researchers report.  Read more> Drugmakers to report fees to doctors Two drug companies--Eli Lilly and Merck--have announced that they will begin disclosing their payments to doctors who have offered consulting service beginning in 2009.  Read more>   Quiz of the Week Quiz: Do You Know the Differences Between Salt and Sodium? One of the easiest ways to take control of your high blood pressure is to lower your sodium intake. Take this quiz and learn the surprising sources of sodium as well as the differences between table salt and sodium. Today's Poll Do you think of food as medicine? Your options are: Yes No News You Can Use The Primordial Cholesterol Therapy: Exercise Unfortunately, lost amongst this smorgasbord of pills, capsules, bran muffins, and vegetable oil spreads resides a therapy that has been proven to improve cholesterol ever since the beginning of humankind. That primordial therapy is called exercise. Read more>

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