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New guidelines recommend routine cholesterol screening for adults starting around age 20. Children should be screened for inherited high cholesterol between the ages of 9 and 11. The guidelines ...

High-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol is considered "good" cholesterol. However, recent research suggests that higher HLD levels do not equate to better heart health. HDL cholesterol levels above ...

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A routine blood test taken by millions in the U.S. each year to measure "bad" cholesterol is not the best measure to guide treatment and prevent heart attacks and strokes, suggests a new Northwestern ...

Walnuts are rich in several healthy nutrients, including polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs). PUFAs are essential fats that support cell health and reduce inflammation. They may also reduce ...

A powerful cholesterol-lowering drug may be changing the rules of heart disease prevention. Researchers found that evolocumab, typically used for people who already have cardiovascular disease, can ...

New cholesterol guidelines: What's changed and why A major new U.S. cholesterol guideline is shifting the focus toward earlier, more personalized prevention of heart disease. FOX Medical Team's Dr.

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