On Jul 07, 2008, at 5:49 pm, Alec Wood wrote:
> But, "...an influential doctors group is recommending that some
> children as young as 8 be given cholesterol-fighting drugs to ward
> off future heart problems."
>
> "The academy also recommends low-fat milk for 1-year-olds and wider
> cholesterol testing."
It's shocking and appalling, but not that surprising.
I think there may be a mistake in the quote though, surely it should
say "...an *influenced* doctors group...". There must be some
incentive for doctors to promote what is possibly the most absurd
health recommendation I have ever heard.
Ashley