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Elevated Cholesterol in Youth Increases Heart Risks Later

(EmpowHer) UPDATED 2010-08-02

Researchers say young people who have even mild high cholesterol have a greater risk of developing calcium deposits later in life, a development that can trigger hardening of the arteries and heart disease. This finding contradicts the commonly held belief that even slightly increased cholesterol levels are not a cause for concern in young adults. Read full story >

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