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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And research demonstrates that some people are more at risk for heart disease, including Black women, who are more likely to have high cholesterol levels. —Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 25 June 2024

Garlic has been used in medicine for centuries as a treatment for all kinds of ailments, like high cholesterol and coronary artery disease. —Alyssa Hui, Verywell Health, 25 June 2024

Chromium has also been studied for blood sugar control among people with diabetes, high cholesterol and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), but results are mixed and not robust enough to support official recommendations, the NIH says. —Katie Camero, USA TODAY, 14 Mar. 2024

At the time, there were limited treatments available for high cholesterol. —Will Sullivan, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 June 2024