What Causes High Cholesterol
Clinical trial: Lipitor, new med combo's effects on high cholesterol
October 27, 2008This is a study to compare the safety and effectiveness of a new drug (MK6213) to a combination of the drug and Lipitor in adults with high cholesterol. This international study is currently recruiting adults ages 18 to 75 years old who have high cholesterol.
Expert & Community Posts
HIV Therapy Linked to High Cholesterol: What You Should Know
By Dr. Kang , Health ExpertIt wasn’t too long ago that the annual mortality from HIV infection exceeded 20 percent/yr. Much... Read more »
Cholesterol, Stroke, and Statins: Is there a paradox?
By Dr. Kang , Health ExpertHigh cholesterol, specifically high LDL and low HDL, is clearly a risk factor for the development... Read more »
Could High Cholesterol Be at the Bottom of Your Strained Sex Life?
By Dr. Kang , Health ExpertA reader recently asked if high cholesterol can directly affect your sex life. The answer to this... Read more »
A Daily Food Guide to Lowering Cholesterol
By Melanie Thomassian , Health ExpertThe information below is organized according to the various food groups as a handy reference guide.... Read more »
Blocked Arteries and Low Cholesterol: Now What?
By Dr. Larry Weinrauch , Health ExpertWhile high cholesterol (either as a high LDL or “bad” cholesterol; or low HDL or “good”... Read more »
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Welcome to CholesterolNetwork. Learning that you or someone you love has high cholesterol can be frightening. Elevated levels of cholesterol can put you at risk for heart disease. If you've been... Read more »Share your cholesterol story
...individuals like you are willing and eager to share their experience--and expertise--with others coping with high cholesterol. Whether you have been diagnosed with high cholesterol or you've cared... Read more »Cholesterol Information After Diagnosis
If you have just been diagnosed with high cholesterol, you probably have a lot of questions about your risks and your next steps toward recovery. We’ve got answers. What is... Read more »How to Use This Site: Cholesterol Center
Welcome to the Cholesterol Center. Learning that you or someone you love has high cholesterol can be frightening. Elevated levels of cholesterol can put you at risk for heart disease. If you've been... Read more »High Cholesterol a Threat to the Entire Vascular System (Not Just Heart Vessels)
...importance of maintaining healthy cholesterol levels to protect their heart, but many are not aware of how high cholesterol levels threaten the health of their entire vascular system. Vascular... Read more »Images
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Medications
...medication even if you feel well. Most people with high cholesterol or triglycerides do not... Read more »
...medication even if you feel well. Most people with high cholesterol do not feel sick. Read more »
...medication even if you feel well. Most people with high cholesterol or triglycerides do not feel... Read more »
...medication even if you feel well. Most people with high cholesterol or triglycerides do not feel... Read more »
...eye problem if you have heart disease, diabetes, high cholesterol, certain eye problems... Read more »
Related News
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 »
Midlife Cholesterol Tied to Alzheimers
April 21, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Heart disease is the most well known complication of high cholesterol, motivating many to cut the fat, exercise and take... Read summary »
Weight Alone Raises Heart Disease Risk
March 18, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Overweight people who think they can eliminate their risk for heart disease just by treating high blood pressure and high... Read summary »
Study: High Cholesterol Increases Dementia Risk
August 10, 2009(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Elevated cholesterol levels in midlife ? even levels considered only borderline ? significantly increase the risk of... Read summary »
Ladies, Keep an Eye on That Cholesterol!
February 21, 2007By Betsy Lievense, Ivanhoe Health Correspondent ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Now, even the fittest of females have a good reason to cut down... Read summary »
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