Dr. Barry Dworkin

Should we be putting statins in the water?

Madely Health Headlines Commentary for May 18, 2012

Source:

Statins could benefit everyone over 50, study suggests

 

Reference:

The Lancet: The effects of lowering LDL cholesterol with statin therapy in people at low risk of vascular disease

Read more: http://www.ctv.ca/CTVNews/TopStories/20120517/cholesterol-statins-heart-study-lancet-120517/#ixzz1vGP1rttf

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