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Cholesterol-lowering Medicines
Prescription medicine can lower cholesterol levels and reduce cardiac events.
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LDL Cholesterol
Nearly 70 percent of Hispanic adults have high cholesterol and live with an elevated risk of blood clots, stroke and…
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Trans Fats (Bad Fats)
Trans fats are a type of fatty acid found in the foods we eat. Trans fats are bad types of…
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Take Cholesterol to Heart
If you’re taking a statin, talk to your family doctor about factors such as statin intensity, risk for potential drug…
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Cholesterol | Plant Sterols and Stanols
Certain foods, such as plant sterols and stanols can help lower cholesterol.
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Cholesterol and Your Child
Adopting habits to keep cholesterol low in childhood can help avoid cholesterol-related health problems later in life.
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High Cholesterol
High cholesterol is a medical condition that can lead to stroke and heart disease.
