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Cholesterol Testing Should Begin At Age
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High blood cholesterol occurs when there is too much cholesterol in your blood. Your cholesterol level is determined partly by your genetic makeup and the saturated
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Cholesterol Testing: Nipping the Problem in the Bud
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Expert: Cholesterol Screening Should Begin at 20
A Texas cardiologist says that cholesterol screening should begin at age 20, since atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries) can begin early in... Read more »
High Cholesterol Diagnosis and Testing
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Lifestyle changes (such as diet, weight control, exercise, and smoking cessation) are the first line of defense for treating unhealthy cholesterol... Read more »
Cholesterol Test and Lipid Profile
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
A total cholesterol test measures all the cholesterol in your blood.Cholesterol is a soft, wax-like substance found in all parts of the body. Your... Read more »
Study: Children should have cholesterol checked
A British study has found that a simple blood test could identify children who have familial hypercholesterolemia (FH), a genetic condition that... Read more »
'Four-in-One' Heart Pill Begins Testing
A new, low-cost "polypill" that is designed to significantly reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke has begun worldwide clinical trials. The... Read more »
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