How to lower cholesterol ― Five facts and misunderstandings - The Korea Herald

How to lower cholesterol ― Five facts and misunderstandings The Korea Herald Aren't there any secrets to lower cholesterol? 1. What is the difference between “good” cholesterol and “bad?” Many people still ask me this question. The answer is very easy. “Bad” cholesterol (LDL cholesterol) is the more important of the two. and more »

Kids Now Urged To Receive Cholesterol Screenings - KCAU

Kids Now Urged To Receive Cholesterol Screenings KCAU By Staci DaSilva In the past, bad cholesterol levels were just another burden to face in adulthood. But now, kids are in danger too. Mercy Business Health And Urgent Care Clinic Registered Nurse Kathy Johnson said, "Now the recommendation is to start ...

Experts disagree on screening children for a disorder tied to high cholesterol - Washington Post

Experts disagree on screening children for a disorder tied to high cholesterol Washington Post One in 500 kids has an inherited disorder that causes high levels of LDL (“bad”) cholesterol that may require medication to control. However, since the problem doesn't create observable symptoms, as many as half of these kids don't know they have the ... and more »

Commonly used vitamin could help produce 'good' cholesterol, researchers find - Medical Xpress

Commonly used vitamin could help produce 'good' cholesterol, researchers find Medical Xpress A person's cholesterol reading is made up of two major parts: HDL and low-density lipoprotein, also called LDL or “bad” cholesterol. HDL is responsible for moving cholesterol out of various tissues and into the liver so it can be flushed from the body.

Americans' Trans Fat Levels Dropped Over Last Decade: Report - Huffington Post

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Americans' Trans Fat Levels Dropped Over Last Decade: Report Huffington Post The amount of trans-fatty acid -- also known as trans fat, which raises levels of "bad" cholesterol" and lowers levels of "good" cholesterol -- has decreased in the blood of the US population over the last decade, according to a new government report. Good news on food and healthExaminer.com Trans Fat Drop Huge Public Health Progress, Says CSPICSPI Newsroom Why did the health minister kill limits on trans fats?Montreal Gazette Washington Post -Kansas City infoZine -eMaxHealth all 136 news articles »