Bad Cholesterol

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Change in guidelines

Univ of Pittsburgh Med Center

Get a good picture of the new guidelines for lowering bad cholesterol. Learn about the updates and LDL treatment.

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Follow this collection of links to recent research on statins, which work to treat bad cholesterol. Stay updated on the latest studies!

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See how one woman is managing her bad cholesterol and the tips one doctor suggests for lowering yours.

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Overview thoroughly describes the treatments for lowering bad cholesterol. Also explores using medication in kids and adolescents and for those with diabetes.

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Add these important questions to your list for asking your physician about lowering your bad cholesterol. Become an active participant in your treatment plan.

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What is bad cholesterol? How's it determined? How do you treat high cholesterol? Find out the answers to these and other critical questions with this excellent overview.

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Get information on bad cholesterol with advice on lowering your LDL, the latest news, calculating your fitness and risk, heart healthy recipes and more with these interactive sources.

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LDL screening

Lab Tests Online

Brief QA helps you understand all about testing bad cholesterol. Learn about getting prepared for the screening, how it's taken and interpreting the results.

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If bad cholesterol is a real problem, get the basics on statins here. Also, learn whether or not you're a good candidate to receive this class of meds.

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Cholesterol health in kids

Lucile Packard Children's Hospital

Children aren't immune to bad cholesterol. As a parent, it's important to know what's healthy and if your child needs to be tested.

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Learn about good and bad cholesterol, lifestyle changes like a low-cholesterol diet and exercise, the major classes of medications and more.

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Get healthy!

American Heart Assoc

You don't have to struggle with bad cholesterol, and you shouldn't! Find guidance for lowering your LDL by learning your medication options and adopting a healthier lifestyle.

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Start living a healthy lifestyle while lowering your bad cholesterol by reading about cholesterol healthy foods. Watch the Today show for a personal story and more nutrition guidance.

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Margarita Tartakovsky
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Florida