A new study presented at the American College of Cardiology has found that bempedoic acid, an alternative to statins, can significantly lower cholesterol and the risk of heart attacks without the severe side effects associated with statins. The study, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, found that bempedoic acid reduced LDL cholesterol levels by an average of 18.9% with no serious side effects, and may be a viable option for patients who cannot or will not take statins.
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A powerful storm system is sweeping into the Northeast, bringing winter weather alerts to nearly 50 million people. Boston and New York City could see up to 6 inches of snow, potentially making it the biggest snow event of the season for New York City. The storm is also affecting the Southern Plains and Michigan, with some facing a sixth consecutive day without power. Residents in the Northeast are advised to stay alert and take necessary precautions.
A powerful winter storm has descended upon New England, bringing with it extreme cold temperatures, dangerous winds, blizzards, snow squalls and hurricane-force winds. Tragically, a 23-year-old mother sustained serious injuries and her infant was killed when a tree was knocked down by the winds. The National Weather Service has warned of “once-in-a-generation” wind chills and advised people to stay indoors and dress in layers to protect against frostbite and hypothermia.
Actor Ezra Miller accepted a plea deal in a Vermont court on Friday, avoiding a potential 25-year prison sentence for a felony burglary charge. The plea deal includes a suspended jail sentence, a fine, court fee, probation, and continued mental health treatment. Miller's plea deal follows a string of arrests and reports of erratic behavior last year and is a new chapter for the actor, who is set to appear in the upcoming film “The Flash.” It remains to be seen how the actor’s legal troubles will affect his career going forward.
A group of vaccine advisers to the federal government have expressed their disappointment and anger at the lack of data presented to them by government…