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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Heart Health Eating honey may be a holistic way to reduce heart disease risk factors, such as high blood sugar and high cholesterol levels.
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Jillian Kubala, Health, 19 Feb. 2025
Cardiologists, who were most familiar with the consequences of high cholesterol levels, were among the first to take the drugs in large numbers.
—Gina Kolata, New York Times, 10 Feb. 2025
Treat high blood pressure, high cholesterol and/or diabetes with medications, if they can not be controlled with lifestyle change (diet, exercise, etc.) alone.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 7 Feb. 2025
First are medical conditions, such as a previous stroke or TIA, high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, sickle cell disease and obesity.
—Katia Hetter, CNN, 7 Feb. 2025
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Jillian Kubala, Health, 19 Feb. 2025
Cardiologists, who were most familiar with the consequences of high cholesterol levels, were among the first to take the drugs in large numbers.
—Gina Kolata, New York Times, 10 Feb. 2025
Treat high blood pressure, high cholesterol and/or diabetes with medications, if they can not be controlled with lifestyle change (diet, exercise, etc.) alone.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 7 Feb. 2025
First are medical conditions, such as a previous stroke or TIA, high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, sickle cell disease and obesity.
—Katia Hetter, CNN, 7 Feb. 2025
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“High cholesterol.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high%20cholesterol. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.
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