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WebMD: Cholesterol Management Health Center - http://www.webmd.com/cholesterol-management/default.htm
Consumer health site for cholesterol, written and reviewed by doctors. |
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American Heart Association - http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=1516
Explains what HDL and LDL cholesterol are, desirable levels, personal risk factors, and types of treatments. |
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National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute - http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/chol/hbc_what.htm
In-depth look at cholesterol and why it matters, heart disease, benefits from lowering, having it checked, diet, exercise, weight and many more topics are discussed. |
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Focus on Cholesterol - http://www.focusoncholesterol.com/
List of resources for patients experiencing elevated cholesterol levels. Explanation of its role in heart disease. |
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The Cholesterol Myths - http://www.ravnskov.nu/cholesterol.htm
Review of this issue, written by an independent researcher, Uffe Ravnskov, MD, PhD. |
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Ask the Dietitian - http://www.dietitian.com/choleste.html
Question and answer format about cholesterol and saturated fat. |
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The Healthy Refrigerator - http://www.healthyfridge.org/mainmenu.html
Nutritional advice and information to reduce risk of heart problems or manage heart conditions. Recipes, foods suggestions, facts about heart disease. |
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THINCS - The International Network Of Cholesterol Skeptics - http://www.thincs.org
An association of scientists, science writers, physicians, and other academically trained individuals who are skeptical to the cholesterol hypothesis. |
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When to Start Cholesterol-Lowering Therapy in Patients With Coronary Heart Disease - http://circ.ahajournals.org/cgi/content/full/95/6/1683
A statement for health care professionals from the American Heart Association task force on risk reduction. |
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Lipid Clinic - http://www.lipid-clinic.com
For the public and healthcare professionals to learn about the evaluation and treatment of high cholesterol and lipid abnormalities. |
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VAP Cholesterol Test - Atherotech - http://www.thevaptest.com
Information about the Vertical Auto Profile cholesterol test, which identifies twice as many people at risk than the traditional test, including those with inherited risk factors. |
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http://hcd2.bupa.co.uk/fact_sheets/Mosby_factsheets/cholesterol.html - http://hcd2.bupa.co.uk/fact_sheets/Mosby_factsheets/cholesterol.html
Concise fact sheet explaining the causes, symptoms and treatment of cholesterol. Available for down loading in Adobe acrobat format. |
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Fish Oils and Cholesterol/Triglycerides - http://www.oilofpisces.com/cholesterol.html
Summaries of research concerning fish oils and serum cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
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How Stuff Works - http://www.howstuffworks.com/cholesterol.htm
Doctor-written seven-part description of cholesterol and how to avoid its health problems. |
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InteliHealth: Cholesterol - http://www.intelihealth.com/IH/ihtIH/WSIHW000/8775/8775.html
Includes basic information, treatment options, and an ask-the-expert section. Reviewed by Harvard Medical School. |