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Cholesterol
Alternate Names : Diet - Cholesterol
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Cholesterol
Today's Top News Stories | • | Clinical Trials Update: Nov. 20, 2008 - Nov 20, 2008, 13:49
- High Cholesterol (Hyperlipidemia)
- Osteoarthritis
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| • | U.S. Lags on HIV Testing Goals - Nov 20, 2008, 16:00
Despite call for routine exams, 60,000 Americans were infected last year. | • | CDC Monitors Shortage of Hib Vaccine - Nov 20, 2008, 16:00
The shot protects against infection that can cause meningitis, pneumonia in young children. | • | Genetic Trait Linked to Alcoholism - Nov 20, 2008, 16:00
Processing of the brain chemical serotonin may be key, study says. | • | Inhibiting Protein May Keep Cancer Cells From Refueling - Nov 20, 2008, 17:00
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Cholesterol is a soft, waxy substance that is present in all parts of the body including the nervous system, skin, muscle, liver, intestines, and heart. It is made by the body and obtained from animal products in the diet. Cholesterol is manufactured in the liver and is needed for normal body functions including the production of hormones, bile acid, and Vitamin D. Excessive cholesterol in the blood contributes to atherosclerosis and subsequent heart disease. The risk of developing heart disease or atherosclerosis increases as the level of blood cholesterol increases.
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