High blood
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
The risk of developing...
If you've been diagnosed with high cholesterol, you may be worried about reducing your intake of high cholesterol foods. Studies... Read more »
I may not have shed any pounds during the first week, but I've met some goals. My aims for this week were simple: keep a detailed diary of... Read more »
My breakfast this morning was two strips of bacon, two eggs, and coffee. This is pretty much the American standard, except that I left out... Read more »
A reader recently asked if eating a significant amount of fiber can diminish the effect of Lipitor (atorvastatin) in reducing cholesterol... Read more »
Update, 9-19-11: As I learn more about diabetes and about nutrition my views evolve. Back in early 2007 I wrote this article saying that... Read more »
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Low-density lipoprotein testWhat the risks areVeins and arteries vary in size from one patient to another and from one side of the body to the other.... Read more »
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Low-density lipoprotein testNormal ValuesA healthy LDL level is one that falls in the optimal or near-optimal range.Optimal: Less than 100 mg/dL... Read more »
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Diet - cholesterol Food Sources In foods, cholesterol is found in eggs, dairy products, meat, and poultry. Egg yolks and organ... Read more »
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Venipuncture is the collection of blood from a vein, usually for laboratory testing.Alternative NamesBlood-draw; PhlebotomyHow the test is... Read more »
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Genetics is the study of heredity, the process in which a parent passes certain genes onto their children. A person's appearance -- height, hair... Read more »