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Cholesterol

Eggs

At brunch next time, pass on the coffee cake and have an omelette

Health

We’ve been told for years that eating eggs is bad for our hearts and should be avoided. But new government guidelines says that was probably not right. The real problem is sugar — and refined and processed fats.

Extended periods of sitting can present major health risks, study finds

Health & Medicine

Dealing with childhood cholesterol

Health & Medicine
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