Cholesterol rise prompts drug discussion with doctor
A 45 year old woman on Estrace reports cholesterol climbing from 192 to 278 over years despite diet, exercise, and supplements. Dr Gott advises considering prescription cholesterol lowering meds given age and risk, noting Estrace may offer protection and that drugs have manageable risks.
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Bigger heart attack may lower postdischarge death risk
A Washington University study of 187 heart attack patients found smaller heart attacks carry higher posthospital death risk in the first year, while larger attacks cause more immediate damage but may benefit from more aggressive treatment later. Researchers note big attacks may spare future area risk. smaller attacks risk recurrent problems.
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Daughters urged to share home expenses in family dispute
DEAR ABBY responds to a Glendale reader worried that an older daughter living at home contributes nothing while carrying credit card debt and driving a new car. Abby advises the father to insist she pay her share and stop coddling.
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Starting a SADD chapter at our high school
Connie from Naples asks Dr Wallace how to start a Students Against Driving Drunk chapter. He explains it needs student commitment and faculty support then to write to SADD at Marlboro MA. The column also answers teen questions on friendship social life and acne explaining adolescence oil glands and blackhead formation.
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