Understand Cholesterol Drugs
High cholesterol levels increase risk of heart attack and other vascular diseases. Someone with high cholesterol may benefit from dietary counseling, preferably by a dietitian, along with weight control and exercise. Many will need a lipid-lowering drug in addition. These agents fall into several classes that include statins, fibric acid derivatives, bile acid sequestrants, nicotinic [...]
6 New things yours should know about cholesterol
What do you know about cholesterol? The average person knows that cholesterol can lead to heart disease or high blood. But there are some other facts that are rarely known about cholesterol. High cholesterol found in the blood is dangerous for anyone, but sometimes cholesterol can be found in very low levels in certain people. [...]
