Eight myths about cholesterol busted by a cardiologist

There’s a good reason why high cholesterol is known as a “silent killer”. In most cases it has no symptoms but potentially ...
MedPage Today

Persistent Non-HDL-C Dyslipidemia Starting in Childhood Tied to Higher CVD Risk

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South Florida Reporter

High Cholesterol May Predict Future Heart Disease Risk, Even In Healthy Women

A new study has found that high cholesterol increases the 30-year risk of heart disease, even in healthy women.
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 ...
Medscape

Non-HDL Cholesterol, ApoB and LDL Particle Concentration in Coronary Heart Disease Risk Prediction and Treatment

Clin Lipidology. 2013;8(1):69-79. The decision about whether to use a new biomarker depends upon how readily it is measured, its potential to add new information and its ability to aid the clinician ...
The American Journal of Managed Care

Psoriasis Risk Linked to Elevated Non-HDL to HDL Cholesterol Ratio, Study Finds

Elevated NHHR is linked to a 7% increased risk of psoriasis per unit increase, with a 39% higher risk in the highest NHHR tertile. The study's findings were consistent across subgroups, reinforcing ...
Medscape

Non-HDL Cholesterol as a Predictor of Cardiovascular Disease in Type 2 Diabetes

Weiquan Lu, MD, Helaine E. Resnick, PHD, Kathleen A. Jablonski, PHD, Kristina L. Jones, MPH, Arvind K. Jain, MS, Wm. James Howard, MD, David C. Robbins, MD, Barbara V ...
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I was fit and active but had hidden high cholesterol – this is how I reduced it

Sue spends her days walking and on her feet at work, so she was surprised to find her cholesterol level was above the healthy ...
Yahoo

Five high-cholesterol foods you should eat (and what to avoid)

Thankfully, having high cholesterol doesn’t necessarily mean you should avoid all cholesterol-rich foods. Recent research has found that specific cholesterol-rich foods, such as full-fat milk, yogurt ...
Verywell Health

12 Healthiest Snacks for Lowering Cholesterol

If you want to lower your cholesterol but still enjoy tasty snacks, choose from these 12 ideas to satisfy you while being part of a heart-healthy diet.