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A Call for Caution in the Rush to Statins (New York Times) |
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Is it time to put cholesterol-lowering statin drugs in every medicine cabinet?
Soy Protein's Ability To Lower Cholesterol Confirmed, Possible Mechanism Of Action Described (Medical News Today)
Solae, a leader in soy protein innovation and technology, unveiled a new study today at the 8th International Symposium on the Role of Soy in Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention and Treatment. A new meta-analysis confirms that soy protein consumption can lead to a meaningful and significant reduction in blood cholesterol levels.
Consumer Reports Medical Adviser Says Not So Fast on Statins for Everyone (Senior Journal)
Consumer Reports' chief medical adviser blogs about recent study showing a cholesterol lowering drug - Crestor - cut the risk of heart attack and stroke, even in people with normal cholesterol.
Online startup aims to improve patent quality (AP via Yahoo! Finance)
A new startup company wants to have a say in the high-stakes patent disputes that loom over many industries. In the drug business, for instance, Pfizer Inc. is suing generics maker Teva Pharmaceutical Industries, accusing it of infringing on a patent covering Pfizer's top-selling cholesterol medicine.
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