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Research Shows Why Statins Don't Work for Everyone

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Posted: Mon., June 16, 2008, 09:33 pm

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Topics: Heart & Blood, LDL Cholesterol, Research, Statins, EmpowHer News

By Ed Edelson
EmpowHer's HealthDay Reporter

MONDAY, June 16 (HealthDay News) -- A genetic quirk in the production of one protein helps explain why some people don't get the full cholesterol-lowering benefit of statin drugs, researchers report.

Statins include blockbuster medications such as Crestor, Lipitor, Pravachol and Zocor.

Statins May Help Older Women Control Irregular Heartbeat

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Posted: Thu., May 15, 2008, 03:07 pm

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Topics: Anemia, Heart & Blood, Menopause, atrial fibrillation, Coronary Disease, Diagnosis, Irregular Heartbeat, Research, Statins, EmpowHer News

By Amanda Gardner
EmpowHer's HealthDay Reporter

THURSDAY, May 15 (HealthDay News) -- Statins appear to be associated with a lower risk of the heart rhythm abnormality known as atrial fibrillation in postmenopausal women with coronary disease.

Drugs Alone Don't Lower Heart Disease Risks for Overweight Americans

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Posted: Mon., May 12, 2008, 02:22 pm

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Topics: Anemia, Blood Conditions, Heart & Blood, Weight Management, baby boomers, drugs, Medication, Research, Statins, Treatments - Traditional, EmpowHer News

By Carolyn Colwell
EmpowHer's HealthDay Reporter

MONDAY, May 12 (HealthDay News) -- Daily doses of statins and blood pressure medications will not be enough to prevent heart disease among the ever-growing number of Baby Boomers who are overweight or obese, a new study suggests.