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Your cholesterol numbers: The good, the bad, the triglycerides

If you want to maintain healthy cholesterol levels, the first step is knowing your numbers and what they actually mean—but at first glance, that can be confusing. A total cholesterol level of 200 ...
The Conversation

What is a blood cholesterol ratio? And what should yours be?

Clare Collins AO is a Laureate Professor in Nutrition and Dietetics at the University of Newcastle, NSW and a Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI) affiliated researcher. She is a National Health ...
UUHC Health Feed

Cholesterol & A1c Screening

What Is a Lipid Profile? Lipid profile, or sometimes referred to as lipid panel, is a blood test that's used as a screening tool for abnormalities in lipids, such as cholesterol and triglycerides. It ...
Oregonian

Dear Doctor: What’s the real significance of a high HDL cholesterol value?

DEAR DR. ROACH: Can you please explain what is cholesterol/high-density lipoprotein and the significance of a high HDL cholesterol value? What about non-HDL ...
St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Dr. Roach: Patient with high total cholesterol gets recommended a statin

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Dr. Roach: Can you please explain what is cholesterol/high-density lipoprotein and the ...