A study of older adults in Australia and the U.S. indicates that cholesterol levels that fluctuate significantly from year to ...

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I am a 69-year-old female. Recently, I had some blood work done, and my doctor decide to put me on Lipitor based on my LDL results. After reading the side effects, I am hesitant to take the drug. My ...