January 2007
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The Dangers of High Cholesterol
Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance that travels throughout the body in the blood.

Additional Information About High Cholesterol
Cholesterol Tracker
Track your total cholesterol level. Your doctor is the best source of information about how to manage your cholesterol level.
Cholesterol Test
A cholesterol test measures the amount of cholesterol and triglycerides in serum (part of the blood).

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Gene Confers Long Life And a Sharp Mind -- 01/02/2007 (Reuters Health) - A variation in a particular gene involved in regulating cholesterol is known...

Young Adults Clueless About Heart Risk Factors -- 12/14/2006 (Reuters Health) - In a survey of nearly 4,200 healthy young adults, researchers were surprised...

Sugar Cane Extract Doesn't Lower Cholesterol: Study -- 11/24/2006 (Reuters Health) - A new study adds to growing evidence that an extract from...

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