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Cholesterol test
A cholesterol test is a simple blood test carried out to measure the levels of the two cholesterol types in…
01 Jan 2012
Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolaemia
Homozygous familial hypercholesterolaemia is a hereditary condition that predisposes a person to having high levels…
01 Jan 2012
Cardiovascular Disease and Cholesterol
There are a number of risk factors that make cardiovascular disease more likely, including high cholesterol. Cardiologist Craig Juergens talks about what cholesterol does to…
09 Sep 2008
Cholesterol Testing
A cholesterol test is a simple blood test carried out to measure the levels of these two cholesterol types in the blood, and the levels…
19 Jun 2008
Nutrition for lowering cholesterol levels
Both dietary changes and drugs are used in the management of cholesterol levels. In most cases, the dietary approach is the first option, since dietary…
20 Nov 2007
Lowering cholesterol early in life protects against heart disease later
New research from UT Southwestern Medical Center indicates that lowering “bad” blood cholesterol earlier in life, even by a modest…
21 Apr 2006
LDL (Low Density Lipoprotein) Cholesterol Lowering
Low density lipoprotein cholesterol lowering therapies are used to treat high cholesterol levels and reduce the progression of heart disease.
14 Dec 2005
Hypercholesterolaemia (high blood cholesterol)
Hypercholesterolemia is defined as elevated blood cholesterol levels. Cholesterol can clog arteries and lead to coronary heart disease and other conditions.
14 Jul 2004
Not Just Memory Loss: How To Care For a Loved One With Alzheimer’s Disease
Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive neurological disorder that affects millions of people worldwide, causing memory loss and cognitive…
12 Jul 2023
