There's only one problem with this strategy: There is no proof that lowering cholesterol with a boost from Zetia is the same as using a more powerful statin.

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They found the enriched eggs benefited both groups, with no negative effects on cholesterol concentrations, something UK dietary experts say is not a concern at that age anyway.

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These little beans are nutrition powerhouses, packing protein, fiber, iron, manganese, folate, thiamin, potassium and other nutrients into a modest calorie count, with just a speck of fat and no cholesterol.

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The only problem: So far there is no evidence that lowering cholesterol with Zetia is the same as it is when using one of the older drugs, which work in the liver.

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One of the most prominent statisticians in the U.S. is taking issue with an analysis that claims there is no credible evidence the cholesterol drug Vytorin increases the risk of cancer death.

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The inflammation theory helps explain why even someone with low cholesterol can have a heart attack, and why so many patients with no previous symptoms can suddenly be struck down.

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Those with good cholesterol levels typically don't have their hs-CRP levels tested because there are no clear guidelines on who should be tested and how often.

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No new cholesterol drug has come close to generating the kind of mass-market use we saw with Lipitor and Zocor.

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