The most common type of cholesterol problem is a high LDL (low density lipoprotein) which is usually best treated with a statin, of which there are at least four on the market.

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Type 2 diabetes, which is also called adult onset diabetes, is a growing problem in the Western world and is most common in the overweight and the obese.

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Even though many use hand sanitizers after interacting with fans, teammate-to-teammate infection is the most common problem, said Granderson.

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Chest pain is the most common reason people visit the ER, but it is often not related to a problem with the heart.

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Although childcare is one of the most common career killers for women in the United States and Western Europe, it is rarely a serious problem in the emerging markets.

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