Some people produce a cholesterol-like particle that promotes the build-up of fatty plaques in arteries - a condition that can't be improved by diet and exercise, and can double the risk of heart disease. In a small trial, a single dose of a new drug drove levels down by 94% within weeks.
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Experimental drug shown to reduce genetic heart risk by 94%

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Some people produce a cholesterol-like particle that promotes the build-up of fatty plaques in arteries – a condition that can’t be improved by diet and exercise, and can double the risk of heart disease. In a small trial, a single dose of a new drug drove levels down by 94% within weeks.

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