Daily dose: Oct. 13 health headlines
Here's your daily dose of the latest health and science news and what you need to know:
Statins and cholesterol: What you need to know
Your body needs cholesterol, but one out of three Americans have high levels "bad" cholesterol, or low-density lipoprotein (LDL), which can increase your risk of heart attack and stroke. Statins can be extremely beneficial to preserve heart health. Here's who should be taking them and what they can do.
OCD: More than just being neat
Some people may think Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder is just about being extra picky when cleaning your house, but it's much more. OCD is a serious mental illness characterized by anxiety and can be severely disabling. Here's an in-depth look at the common disorder.
You are what you eat. Read these tips on how to incorporate healthy eating into your routine and find out what foods will help ease your pain.
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