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Coronary artery disease, commonly known as heart disease, is the leading cause of death in the U.S. and was responsible for nearly 500,000 deaths in 2003.
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What is the difference between LDL and VLDL?
By Lisa Nelson, RD, LN , Health Expert...system, such as cholesterol, fat, and protein. LDL (low density lipoprotein) and VLDL (very... Read more »
Dietary cholesterol: Does an egg a day bring the doctor today?
By Dr. Kang , Health Expert...carried in protein packages called lipoproteins. Low density lipoproteins (LDL) are the bad... Read more »
Triglycerides: One of the most important numbers on your cholesterol panel
By Dr. William Davis , Health Expert... In his next post, Dr. Davis will discuss ways of lowering triglycerides. Read more »
The PLAC Test
By David Mendosa , Health Expert...excellent 74, my HDL level was a great 69, and my triglycerides were just 43. Why was my Lp-PLA2... Read more »
Perspective
By Gretchen Becker , Health Expert...with the recent news that people taking the drug Avandia (rosiglitazone) have significantly... Read more »
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High Cholesterol: Highlights
Cholesterol TrendsOlder Americans are making strides in lowering their total cholesterol levels, but younger adults levels are increasing, according to survey data published in the Journal... Read more »Cholesterol and Lipids
...triglycerides.Cholesterol-Carrying Lipoproteins. These are the lipoproteins commonly referred to as cholesterol.Low density lipoproteins (LDL). (Often called the "bad" cholesterol.)High-density... Read more »Peripheral Artery Disease and Intermittent Claudication: Lifestyle Changes
...moderate exercise for the heart are undisputed. People who maintain an active lifestyle have a 45% lower risk of developing heart disease than do sedentary people. Some studies suggestit is not... Read more »Information on Keeping a Heart healthy Diet: unsaturated fats, low fat diets
...saturated of all the fats.) Studies report that replacing carbohydrates with monounsaturated fats improves glucose control after meals and reduces triglycerides in people with type 2 diabetes.... Read more »Coronary Artery Disease: Risk Factors
...have medical reasons to avoid aspirin.Control Diabetes. People with diabetes should aim for fast blood glucose levels of less than 110 mg/dl and hemoglobin A1C or less than 7%.Control Atrial... Read more »Images
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Related News
Gene Variation May Block Cholesterol Drugs
July 01, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) A gene variation may be why cholesterol-lowering drugs don't work in some people. The gene variation, called alternative... Read summary »
Pistachios Can Fight Heart Disease
May 08, 2007(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A handful of pistachios a day may help you fight heart disease. A new study from Penn State reveals 1.5 to three ounces of the... Read summary »
OTC Statins: Empowering the Individual?
October 02, 2007(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Some doctors are calling for people to have more control over their own heart health by allowing statins, medications now... Read summary »
Cholesterol Guidelines for Kids Need a Second Look
August 13, 2009(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- With an obesity epidemic brewing among U.S. children, there is concern that overweight and obese children need to be screened... Read summary »
Oxidative Stress Behind Lung Problems
May 22, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- New research suggests markers for oxidative stress in young people can predict the later onset of lung disease such as chronic... Read summary »
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