The News:
Cholesterol drugs urged for 8-year-olds
Some families with risk factors should act early to prevent problems, pediatricians suggest.
By Lindsey Tanner The Associated Press
CHICAGO — For the first time, an influential doctors group is recommending that some children as young as 8 be given cholesterol-fighting drugs to ward off future heart problems. It is the strongest guidance ever given on the issue by the American Academy of Pediatrics, which releases its guidelines today. The academy urges low-fat milk for 1-year-olds and wider cholesterol testing.
The Research:
Read the research behind this story in the journal Pediatrics.
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