Thursday July 24, 2008
Latest Columns 
Lower kids' cholesterol the old-fashioned way
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Online Edition: Wednesday, July 23, 2008 09:46 AM
Most kids don't need statins to ward off a future heart attack - they need skim milk, oatmeal and more fish
Lower children's cholesterol the old-fashioned way
Published: Wednesday, July 23, 2008 12:00 AM Page L4
The American Academy of Pediatrics' recommendations earlier this month to prescribe cholesterol-lowering statin drugs to kids as young as 8 was met with harsh criticism by many health professionals.
Cholesterol kids: Rx or exercise?
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Online Edition: Wednesday, July 16, 2008 09:21 AM
You might be wondering if your kid should be taking a statin
Cholesterol kids: Rx or exercise?
Published: Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:00 AM Page L1
Do kids need statins or just a healthier diet?If you read last week's headlines, you might be wondering if your eight-year-old should be taking a statin drug to lower his blood cholesterol and ward off heart disease in adulthood.
Celiac disease: an elusive 'iceberg'
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Online Edition: Wednesday, July 9, 2008 09:19 AM
Fatigue, weakness, joint pain and migraines are frequently overlooked as symptoms of the disorder
Celiac disease: an elusive 'iceberg'
Published: Wednesday, July 9, 2008 12:00 AM Page L4
Although as many as 300,000 Canadians suffer from celiac disease, many of them don't know it. Celiac disease, a lifelong, genetically based disorder, occurs when gluten - a protein found in wheat, rye and barley - triggers an abnormal immune response that damages the lining of the small intestine interfering with the absorption of nutrients. Often the condition goes undiagnosed.
Start your day with a square of chocolate
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Online Edition: Wednesday, July 2, 2008 09:41 AM
According to researchers, a big breakfast packed with protein, carbs - and even something sweet - can lead to weight loss
Start your day with a square of chocolate
Published: Wednesday, July 2, 2008 12:00 AM Page L4
It seems there's truth to the proverb ''breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dine like a pauper.'' At least when it comes to losing weight.According to researchers from Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Va., starting the day with a big breakfast packed with protein - and yes, carbohydrates - can lead to significant weight loss.
Gout may boost heart attack risk
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Online Edition: Wednesday, June 25, 2008 09:12 AM
So steer clear of beer and seafood
Gout boosts your heart attack risk, so steer clear of beer and seafood
Published: Wednesday, June 25, 2008 12:00 AM Page L6
It is well known that high cholesterol, elevated blood pressure and smoking increase the risk for heart disease. Now, researchers from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine say that having gout can further boost the chances of having a heart attack.
