high cholesterol
noun
: too much cholesterol in one's blood
My doctor told me that high cholesterol can lead to serious medical problems such as heart attacks and strokes.
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Al-Aly said he was inspired to do the study by the story of statin drugs, like Lipitor, which are prescribed to treat high cholesterol.
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Brenda Goodman, CNN, 20 Jan. 2025
In addition, people who develop type 2 diabetes are more likely to have a cluster of factors, including high cholesterol, high blood pressure, high triglycerides, and abdominal adiposity (excess fat in the abdomen).5
Type 2 Diabetes Symptoms
Type 2 diabetes develops gradually.
—Carisa Brewster, Verywell Health, 14 Jan. 2025
This is quite different from, say, statins, widely prescribed for high cholesterol and cardiovascular health.
—David A. Brenner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Jan. 2025
General Health Screenings All adults need general health screenings to determine their risk for chronic conditions like high cholesterol and high blood pressure (hypertension).56 These screenings are usually quick and covered by insurance.7
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—Carrie Madormo, Rn, Health, 12 Jan. 2025
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Brenda Goodman, CNN, 20 Jan. 2025
In addition, people who develop type 2 diabetes are more likely to have a cluster of factors, including high cholesterol, high blood pressure, high triglycerides, and abdominal adiposity (excess fat in the abdomen).5
Type 2 Diabetes Symptoms
Type 2 diabetes develops gradually.
—Carisa Brewster, Verywell Health, 14 Jan. 2025
This is quite different from, say, statins, widely prescribed for high cholesterol and cardiovascular health.
—David A. Brenner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Jan. 2025
General Health Screenings All adults need general health screenings to determine their risk for chronic conditions like high cholesterol and high blood pressure (hypertension).56 These screenings are usually quick and covered by insurance.7
1.
—Carrie Madormo, Rn, Health, 12 Jan. 2025
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“High cholesterol.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high%20cholesterol. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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