Cholesterol-lowering pill sparks scare in Japan after 2 deaths, over 100 hospitalisations

According to a report by news agency Kyodo, there have been two fatalities and over 100 hospitalizations suspected to be linked to the consumption of red yeast rice supplements produced by Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co., aimed at reducing cholesterol levels. One death was attributed to kidney disease following prolonged use of "beni-koji" supplements, while the second death was confirmed by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare.

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