In a message dated 5/16/01 6:28:54 PM Pacific Daylight Time,
[log in to unmask] writes:

<< << and 36 million should be taking
 cholesterol-lowering drugs, compared with 13 million
 who are prescribed the drugs >>


 Unbelievable!  No mention whatsoever that high
 cholesterol can be caused by undetected thyroid
 disease, which when treated with thyroid medication
 usually corrects the cholesterol level. >>


But surely all this can be corrected by proper diet and exercise?

Charles
San Diego, CA