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