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Drano For The Heart
An experimental drug no one expected to work is surprisingly effective at rooting out cholesterol

Fessing Up to Fats
Hidden in processed foods are dangerous trans-fatty acids. But thanks to new labeling rules, the jig is up

Obesity Goes Global
Children around the world are eating more like Americans — and getting dangerously fat as a result

The No. 1 Killer Among Women
No, it's not breast cancer. More women die of heart disease than of all cancers combined. What you should know about the latest research, and how you can protect yourself

10 Foods That Pack a Nutritional Punch
Healthy suggestions for your shopping list

Beyond Cholesterol
Inflammation is emerging as a major risk factor — and not just in heart disease

How Healthy Are McDonald's Fries?
They're better than they were, thanks to the chain's oil change. But calories still count

Repairing the Damage
Ready to turn your life around? It's simple. Eat right. Quit smoking. Get fit. Watch your weight. Drink less. And take it easy. Think it's too late to reverse a lifetime of bad habits? The latest research will surprise you

What's the best way to lower your cholesterol?

Exercise
Diet / Healthy Eating
Medication
All the Above



C H O L E S T E R O L
American Heart Association
The Cholesterol Myths
Food and Drug Administration
Aetna InteliHealth

D I E T S
South Beach Diet
Atkins
DietSite
BBC – Healthy Eating

E X E R C I S E
American Council on Exercise
FitnessOnline
Intense–Workout.com

C H O L E S T E R O L  D R U G S
HeartCenterOnline
Truth About Cholesterol Drugs
WebMD: Cholesterol Drugs
Low-Carb Nation
In a world beyond bread, low carb foods have become big business
[5/3/2004]

What Makes You Fat
Should you count calories or carbs?
[9/2/2002]

Should You Be a Vegetarian?
The risks and benefits of a meat-free life
[7/15/2002]

Low-Carb Diets
How safe are all those low-carb regimens?
[11/1/1999]

Fat-Free Fat
The FDA makes a weighty decision
[1/8/1996]

'Good' Cholesterol
Encouraging news for your heart
[12/12/1988]

Cholesterol
And now the bad news...
[3/26/1984]

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