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# cholesterol

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The 'silent killer' that affects one million people in Ireland
“It’s a ticking bomb, people are walking around with diabetes and [high] blood pressure and they’re not aware that they have it.”
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Aug 7th 2017, 8:00 PM
Cholesterol-lowering vaccine could be available in six years
The medication has shown promise in mice.
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Jun 20th 2017, 7:27 AM
Pfizer cancels €400m expansion at Dublin plant
The plan was dependent on the success of a new cholesterol-reducing drug.
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Nov 27th 2016, 2:11 PM
Why you shouldn't worry about the massive amount of cholesterol in eggs
Enjoy your brunch.
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Mar 1st 2015, 11:33 AM
A new drug could help families fight bad cholesterol
Bad, bad, bad, cholesterol.
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Oct 2nd 2014, 7:15 AM
Couples with fertility problems warned about cholesterol link
And it is not just women’s levels that are the problem.
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May 24th 2014, 7:45 AM
Opinion: How one country saw epidemic illnesses plummet – and Ireland could too
A dietary metamorphosis adopted in Finland in the 1970s has seen heart disease, some cancers and obesity levels drop dramatically. We should take note.
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May 19th 2014, 7:00 AM
Eating heart-shaped foods will keep your ticker in good shape
Strawberries, red peppers, apples – if it looks like a heart, get it into you.
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Jan 31st 2014, 9:30 PM
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Good morning. Here are the nine stories you need to know as you start your day.
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Nov 1st 2013, 8:43 AM
Health Ministers announce reduction in cholesterol medicine pricing
Patients can expect to save up to 70 per cent on cholesterol medication from today.
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Nov 1st 2013, 6:50 AM
The deep-fried mac and cheese burger is the latest to melt hearts
Figuratively, and possibly physically.
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Oct 3rd 2013, 7:30 PM
New drug can lower cholesterol by 57 per cent
A new class of drugs could replace statins, which have 30 million people prescribed to them.
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Oct 3rd 2013, 7:00 AM
Two thirds of Irish adults are eating more fat than their body needs
New stats on eating habits are being highlighted as part of a drive to reduce the number of heart disease and stroke victims. 10,000 people die annually as a result of the illnesses.
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Aug 27th 2013, 7:30 AM
HSE introduces preferred drug initiative to save €15 million in budget
The recommended drugs are for ulcer disease and high cholesterol which account for 15 per cent of the drugs budget.
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Apr 18th 2013, 5:56 PM
Lower death rates for those taking cholesterol medication and exercise - study
New research also shows that the benefits of physical fitness outweigh those of cholesterol lowering medication.
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Nov 28th 2012, 7:15 AM
People more likely to take preventive medications combined in a single pill
New research indicates that changing the delivery of several medications into one fixed-dose combination pill could improve people’s adherence to preventative medications.
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Nov 7th 2012, 2:56 PM
The Evening Fix... now with added Tetris-playing pumpkins
Here’s all the things we learned, loved and shared today.
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Oct 30th 2012, 8:01 PM
Lifestyle ‘vices’ pushing up life assurance premiums, says insurer
Smoking, drinking and over-eating are causing insurance policies to rise, says Caledonian Life.
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Oct 15th 2012, 2:15 PM
Almost 60 per cent more women than men dying from stroke
New statistics have highlighted the risk of stroke amongst women in Ireland, showing that stroke kills twice as many women as breast cancer.
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Apr 15th 2012, 7:09 PM
Thinking about ordering a pizza later? You might want to think again...
New research has found that the average 12-inch pizza can contain more than the total recommended daily calorie intake for one day. Uh-oh.
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Feb 27th 2012, 9:52 AM
Ireland faces diabetes epidemic
Thousands of Irish people are suffering from undiagnosed diabetes, according to the results of a VHI Healthcare screening project.
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Aug 18th 2011, 1:04 PM