Trial of Cholesterol Drug Gets House Scrutiny (NYTimes.com via Yahoo! Finance)
Ask your doctor what heart rates you should target while exercising, especially if you're over 50, are pregnant, or have a condition that might make it difficult for you to exercise. Once you get the go-ahead, start slowly. Drink lots of water, including a glass before and after exercising, and keep a water bottle with you at all times; keeping the body supplied with plenty of water helps prevent heat exhaustion and dehydration. See a doctor immediately if you feel light-headed, disoriented, faint, or experience chest pain, dizziness, and nausea.
Trial of Cholesterol Drug Gets House Scrutiny (NYTimes.com via Yahoo! Finance)
A Congressional committee is investigating Merck and Schering-Plough for their handling of a critical clinical trial of Zetia, their blockbuster cholesterol-lowering drug.
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Merck May Lose Over-the-Counter Cholesterol Pill Bid (Update1) (Bloomberg.com)
Dec. 10 (Bloomberg) -- Merck & Co. is seeking to overcome doctor opposition to sell the first non-prescription version of a cholesterol pill that lost patent protection six years ago.
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Clintonville resident questions safety of common prescription drug (Plattsburgh Press Republican)
CLINTONVILLE -- Gerald Edwards has spent decades operating a expansive horse ranch along the Ausable River near Clintonville.
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Consumer Reports’ best medicines for less (MSNBC)
Are you overpaying for your prescription drugs? “Consumer Reports” explains how sometimes older drugs are just as effective — and less expensive — than newer, over-marketed ones.
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Gene Responsible For Statin-induced Muscle Pain Identified (Science Daily)
Statins, the popular class of drugs used to lower cholesterol, are among the most commonly prescribed medications in developed countries. But for some patients, accompanying side effects of muscle weakness and pain become chronic problems and, in rare cases, can escalate to debilitating and even life-threatening damage. Now a study helps explain the source of these problems.
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Scientists Identify Gene Responsible For Statin-induced Muscle Pain (Medical News Today)
Statins, the popular class of drugs used to lower cholesterol, are among the most commonly prescribed medications in developed countries. But for some patients, accompanying side effects of muscle weakness and pain become chronic problems and, in rare cases, can escalate to debilitating and even life-threatening damage. [click link for full article]
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Indian-origin researcher identifies gene behind statin-induced muscle pain (ANI via Yahoo! India News)
Washington, Nov 28 (ANI): A study led by an Indian researcher has found a gene known as atrogin-1, which plays a key role in statin-related muscle toxicity. Statins, the popular class of drugs used to lower cholesterol, are among the most commonly prescribed medications, but for some patients, accompanying side effects of muscle weakness and pain become chronic problems and, in rare cases, can ...
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Scientists Identify Gene Responsible for Statin-Induced Muscle Pain (Newswise)
Statins, the popular class of drugs used to lower cholesterol, are among the most commonly prescribed medications in developed countries. But for some patients, accompanying side effects of muscle weakness and pain become chronic problems and, in rare cases, can escalate to debilitating and even life-threatening damage. Now a study led by investigators at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center ...
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Nutrient Levels May be Reduced for 135 Million Americans Taking Prescription Medications (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
More than half of all Americans take prescription drugs, and most are unaware that they could have reduced levels of certain nutrients as a result.
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Discovery of gene responsible for statin-induced muscle pain (News-Medical-Net)
Statins, the popular class of drugs used to lower cholesterol, are among the most commonly prescribed medications in developed countries.
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Trial of Cholesterol Drug Gets House Scrutiny (NYTimes.com via Yahoo! Finance)
It is important to improve or maintain flexibility, since this will allow you to enjoy your exercise more and keep you active for longer. Stretching exercises before and after your workout are very important. Your trainer will show you how to do this.
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