Dr. Dharmesh Patel from Stern Cardiovascular explains why cholesterol levels are high in the Mid-South and how lifestyle changes and modern treatments can help prevent heart disease and stroke.

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McMaster researchers found that deep abdominal and liver fat can quietly damage arteries, even in people who appear fit.

Is shrimp good for you? Shrimp is rich in healthy fats and protein and can be a healthy part of your diet. It may improve your heart health and cholesterol levels.

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Ask most healthcare professionals how to avoid heart disease and you will be told to exercise, eat a healthy diet and lower your LDL cholesterol (with a statin if needed). At last count about 50 ...

Quit smoking: Chemicals from inhaling smoke damage blood vessels and your heart. Smoking raises cholesterol and blood ...

About 9 in 10 U.S. adults have not heard of health condition that affects nearly 90% of people.

A recent survey from the American Heart Association asked 4,007 adults a series of questions about CKM health and found that only 12 percent had ever heard of the syndrome—almost 9 in 10 had not.