Johns Hopkins Health Alerts | Heart Health | Cholesterol

Cholesterol

Cholesterol is a soft, waxy substance present in cells throughout the body. Deposits of cholesterol within the walls of arteries can lead to the formation of plaques. Learn about the latest news on cholesterol and its effects.

Cholesterol Articles:

• Special Report: The New Blood Lipid Tests -- Sizing Up LDL Cholesterol

• Special Report: Unclogging Carotid Arteries: Stents or Surgery?

• How to Reduce Cholesterol Alert: Triglycerides – The Forgotten Lipid

Johns Hopkins Symptoms and Remedies on Cholesterol:

• Coronary Heart Disease

• Heart Attack

• Hyperlipidemia (High Cholesterol and High Triglycerides)

More on Heart Health:

• Lower Cholesterol

• Heart Health Glossary

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All the articles in the Heart Health area are derived from our monthly newsletter, Johns Hopkins Health After 50, and our annual Johns Hopkins White Paper: Coronary Heart Disease and Johns Hopkins White Paper: Heart Attack Prevention located in our Bookstore.

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