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Doctors Issue Warning About Popular Cholesterol-Lowering Drug
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New research suggests the drug Niacin does not reduce the risk of heart attack or stroke – it’s best for patients who cannot use statins.July 16, 2014

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    New guidelines for managing cholesterol

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    01:45

  • New heart stents offer life-saving treatment for babies

    03:16

  • Medicare negotiates historic drug price cuts

    02:17
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