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More children should be screened for high cholesterol before puberty, beyond those with a family history of problems, according to wide-ranging new guidelines expected from government-appointed experts who are trying to prevent heart disease later in life. The new advice will be presented Sunday at an American Heart Association conference ... Maine news, sports, politics and election results, and obituaries. The Bangor Daily News is your source for breaking news in Maine and up-to-the-second ele

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sfgate.com — “(11-10) 18:31 PST (AP) -- More children should be screened for high cholesterol before puberty, beyond those with a family history of problems, according to wide-ranging new guidelines expected from government-appointed...View full resource at sfgate.com

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