Posted AT 9:21 AM EST on 16/07/08
Cholesterol kids: Rx or exercise?
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.
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