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Once upon a time, cholesterol was simple. This molecule, it was proclaimed, came in two varieties: an artery-clogging sort and an artery-clearing one. Now the picture is more complex https://t.co/AhFeYsaUqt ...

New research suggests that the standard measure of “bad” cholesterol fails to account for the riskiest form of it. This extra-bad variety is also resistant to the usual countermeasures https://t.co/g3bclEK9yw ...

The notion that too much cholesterol is bad for you has solid evidence to back it. But it is not the only bad particle in town https://t.co/lorOK22NyY ...

A new picture of cholesterol has been emerging in recent years. Scientists are now trying to solve a the mystery of why “good” cholesterol appears, in many cases, to end up being bad news https://t.co/xztLNH7PMG ...

Key Findings on Cholesterol and Heart Health - There is no level of cholesterol that's considered good, except when managed with specific drugs [1] - Lowering LDL cholesterol to a median of 45 reduces the risk of a first heart attack by 36% [2] - Adding Rapatha to optimized therapy prevents first occurrences of heart attack by 36% and shows a strong signal for preventing cardiac death [2] Clinical Trial Insights - The trial unequivocally answers that lower LDL cholesterol is better, even to a targeted median of 45 [3] - Meaningful benefits were demonstrated over the placebo group, which was controlled on what was previously considered optimal therapy [3] - The trial addresses questions that have been on the minds of investigators, physicians, and patients [3]

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Changing your diet can be as effective as cholesterol-lowering pills. But what exactly should you eat? Here is how to understand which foods to aim for https://t.co/BLikCN6t11Illustration: Cristina Spanò https://t.co/pNp2LTafgf ...

Health & Diet - A sustainable diet should be enjoyable to ensure adherence [1] - Lowering cholesterol is achievable while satisfying one's taste preferences [1]

There comes a time—usually in middle-age—when your doctor will inform you solemnly that your cholesterol is too high. Fortunately, changing your diet can help https://t.co/3fXX1X9bMk ...