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Kids Popping a Pill to Lower Cholesterol
Jul 7, 2008 | 11:08 AM
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Today, doctors with The American Academy of Pediatrics are saying that kids as young as 8-years old should be given cholesterol-fighting drugs to ward off future heart problems.

Academy doctors say the new advice is based on mounting evidence showing that damage leading to heart disease begins early in life. Doctors believe that if they're more aggressive about it in childhood, they can avoid heart attacks and strokes in adulthood.

Is this a good idea to start early? 

Should parents have kids pop a pill, or change their diet and exercise habits?

Is it a good idea to rely on medical science?

Happy Blogging,

Mike

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RNC08 read my blog view my photos
Jul 7, 2008 | 11:58 AM

Funny thing is that so far (30 years and counting) lowering ones cholesterol has not been proven to reduce your risk for ...well anything! And these drugs have side affect . So the answer is clear this is such a bad idea it borders on child abuse!
toddt read my blog
Jul 7, 2008 | 2:29 PM

Forget the cholesterol....these chuncky butts need to worry about Diabetes. Thats what will kill the healthcare system one day and it isn't the fast food places fault either. They did not force you to inhale that double grease burger with extra cheese and extra sauce.......hold the lettuce!
DeborahLakeHelen read my blog view my photos
Jul 7, 2008 | 8:45 PM

Keep on ordering those "super size" biggie fries, jumbo dogs, Krispy Kreme Deluxe, Taco Bell Super Hell, and swill it all down with a jumbo coke. Forget all about your salads, turnip greens, tomatoes and green beans! Get out the 1/2 gallons of ice cream, pass one out to each member of the family, turn on the TV, throw away the sports equipment, and let the lardasses pound down the couches! That's how they've gotten into that condition in the first place!
candyaquino read my blog view my photos
Jul 7, 2008 | 9:18 PM

I think this comes as VERY DISTASTEFUL...and what a shame and price are children are paying..CARELESS ON THE PART OF THE SAME PEOPLE THAT ARE SUPPOSED TO BE LOOKING OUT FOR THEM. I tell you what my boy just turned 12 he has BABY fat and by this school year, if everything works out for us HE WILL BE DOING MUCH EXERCISE and MORE WALKING..I monitor what he eats and he eats pretty good and three meals a day. He's been eating cheerios more for breakfast and as a snack. I DON'T BUY nothing sugary but I WILL ADMIT on a special day we do have our treats. I WOULDN'T DREAM OF GIVING MY CHILD ANY DRUGS...unless, of course, is a throat infection etc. OH LORD MIKE...this is FO SURE VERY SAD.
Truthguys read my blog view my photos
Jul 7, 2008 | 10:13 PM

FAT KIDS... FAT PARENTS... If you are obese, you get no FREE health care. Same as if you go hiking at Mt Hood in Winter, you pay for rescues.

Seeing fat kids is child abuse. THe fat parents can kill themselves but to kill their kids is abuse.
Ericjhach read my blog view my photos
Jul 8, 2008 | 6:34 AM

It seems like the medical field is wanting to drug all our kids. When I was a kid we (my brother&sisters) didnt want to stay in the house and found any reason to go outside and play. Take away the X-boxes and playstations and make your kids do something healthy like playing or riding bikes outside. Then maybe both the parents and kids will be better off and healthier.
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Hi everybody, knowledge REALLY IS power. As the 5pm co-anchor/reporter here at FOX 35, I learn something new each day from the people in our community who share their stories, opinions, and experiences. That's why I love journalism, and what we do here at the station. With these blogs, I hope we can learn from each other, share information, and grow from the diverse viewpoints around Central Florida. So, as I'm doing in this picture: sit back, relax, and blog away! Thanks so much, Mike

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