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