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CDC: 1 in 5 teens has cholesterol problems. Now what?
One in five teens in the U.S. -- and more than 40 percent of obese teens -- have abnormal cholesterol, whether it's low HDL (good cholesterol); high LDL (bad cholesterol); or high levels of triglycerides, another type of blood fat, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Contr...
Fri, Jan 22 | from CNN
1 in 5 U.S. Kids Has High Cholesterol
THURSDAY, Jan. 21 (HealthDay News) -- Twenty percent of U.S. children and teens have abnormal lipid levels, an indication of too much bad cholesterol, too little good cholesterol or high triglycerides, federal health officials report.
Thu, Jan 21 | from Yahoo! News
One-fifth of U.S. teens have unhealthy cholesterol
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - One in five American teens has unhealthy cholesterol levels, a major risk factor for heart disease in adults, the U.S. Centres for Disease Control and Prevention said on Thursday.
Thu, Jan 21 | from Reuters via Yahoo!Xtra
Besides LDL, Lp(a) can also increase risk for heart disease
LDL isn't the only "bad boy" when it comes to cholesterol. According to a new study, a lipoprotein in the bloodstream called Lp(a) — pronounced "LP little A" — can be labeled "bad cholesterol."
Wed, Jan 20 | from News-Medical.net
Controlling bad cholesterol level
Q I have high good cholesterol and equally high bad cholesterol. What should I do to change my eating habits and lifestyle so that I lower the bad cholesterol without lowering the good cholesterol level?
Fri, Jan 8 | from AsiaOne
FDA Panel Recommends Broader Use of Cholesterol Drug Crestor
At the end of the study, subjects taking Crestor had an average LDL cholesterol of 55 mg/dL, which was down from an average of 109 mg/dL at the beginning of ... Crestor Backed by FDA for Patients With Normal Cholesterol LevelsDaily Finance
Fri, Dec 18 | from HealthNews
Recipe: Yard House BBQ beans
9 grams protein; 65 grams carbohydrates; 9 grams fiber; 8 grams fat; 1 gram saturated fat; 0 cholesterol; 37 grams sugar; 588 mg. sodium.
Thu, Dec 3 | from Los Angeles Times
How To: 4 Steps to Lower LDL Cholesterol Levels
Author: eNutritionServices Keywords: ldl cholesterol lower cholesterol ldl how to lower cholesterol easy steps heart health healthy decrease lower Added: June 9, 2009
Tue, Jun 9 | from YouTube
How To: Concerned About Your Cholesterol? 10 Ways to Lower LDL and Raise HDL
Learn how to decrease the "bad" type of cholesterol or increase the "good" kind.
Wed, May 27 | from U.S. News & World Report
Recipe: Chili-Rubbed Tilapia with Mango Salsa
United States - Susan M. Selasky bonuses with this recipe are the avocado and black beans. Avocado is a good source of monounsaturated fats — the ones that benefit good (HDL) cholesterol and help reduce bad (LDL) cholesterol. And the black beans are an excellent source of fiber.
Sat, May 2 | from Seattle Times
Recipe: Baked Orange-Chili Glazed Ham
234 calories (30% from fat), 8 grams fat (3 grams sat. fat), 16 grams carbohydrates, 24 grams protein, 1652 mg sodium, 75 mg cholesterol, 21 mg calcium, 1 gram fiber. 234 calories (30% from fat), 8 grams fat (3 grams sat. fat), 16 grams carbohydrates, ...
Thu, Apr 9 | from Detroit Free Press
Opinion: Evidence weak on new cholesterol tests-US study
In all of the studies, they found the higher the LDL particle number, the higher the risk for heart disease, regardless of the levels of other fats, such as high-density lipoprotein or HDL, the so-called good cholesterol considered protective against ...
Mon, Apr 6 | from Reuters
How To: Lowering cholesterol strategies
www.rothwellheightschiropractic.ca Learn how to lower your cholesterol naturally, safely and at home, to normalize your cholesterol without the side effects caused by statins drugs Keywords: Lowering cholesterol strategies normal level normalizing your wellness lifestyle
Mon, Feb 2 | from YouTube
Opinion: Even Moderate Amounts of Soyfoods Reduce Cholesterol ...
Even Moderate Amounts of Soyfoods Reduce Cholesterol Levels; Promote Heart Health For the estimated one in two adult Americans with elevated cholesterol levels, there is good news: eating soy burgers, tofu, and other soyfoods is a tasty way to lower both the total amount of cholestero...
Mon, Sep 15 | from YouTube
Podcast: Lipitor: Does It Make a Difference?
Cholesterol fighters are used by 25 million patients worldwide, but new research suggests their benefits are being oversold--and calls into question the whole idea of monitoring LDL. BW's John Byrne and Jim Carey discuss the implications
Thu, Jan 17 | from BusinessWeek
Podcast: Are We Doing The Denial Twist?
First, the question: if you could take a pill that would solve all of public radio's problems, would you take it? Even if it had zero side effects? Alan said you probably wouldn't, and he explained this by talking about statin drugs, which are taken by millions of people to prevent heart att...
Tue, Apr 24 | from Andy Carvin's Waste of Bandwidth
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