Cholesterol OverviewCholesterol is a soft, fat-like, waxy substance that is found in the blood stream and all of your body’s cells. It is an important part of a healthy body, since it is used for producing cell membranes, hormones, and needed to complete other bodily functions. The cholesterol in our bodies is either ingested in the foods we eat or is produced by our own bodies. 75 percent of blood cholesterol is produced by the liver. Too much cholesterol in the blood, however, is a serious risk factor for coronary heart disease and stroke. The medical term for high levels of blood cholesterol is called hypercholesterolemia. The body produces two types of cholesterol: LDL cholesterol and HDL cholesterol.
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Increased Risk of Violence Among Unsupervised Teen Groups
THURSDAY, July 29 (HealthDay News) -- Even in so-called "good"
neighborhoods, there's a significantly increased risk of violence if teens
gather with nothing to do and no adult supervision, a new study
suggests.
FDA finds problems at Sanofi vaccine plant
Sanofi-Aventis failed to follow proper manufacturing procedures at a vaccine plant in France, U.S. regulators said in a letter released on Thursday.
Cuvposa Approved for Chronic Drooling in Children
THURSDAY, July 29 (HealthDay News) -- Cuvposa (glycopyrrolate)
Oral Solution has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration
to treat chronic drooling in children aged 3 to 16.
Knee, Hip Replacements May Aid Weight Loss: Study
THURSDAY, July 29 (HealthDay News) -- Weight loss has been noted
among patients who've had a knee or hip replacement, a new study says.
Damp house linked to kids' risk of nasal allergies
Children who live in damp, water-damaged homes may be more likely than other kids to develop nasal allergies, a new study suggests.
Health Highlights: July 29, 2010
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Black Teens May Need Higher Vitamin D Supplementation
THURSDAY, July 29 (HealthDay News) -- Among black teens, vitamin
D deficiency is associated with arterial stiffness -- a risk factor for
heart disease and stroke -- but adequate supplementation may resolve the
problem, a new study has found.
US Army failing troubled troops at home: general
The US Army on Thursday said leadership and discipline have deteriorated at bases in the United States, with officers missing warning signs of soldiers on the verge of suicide.
Chicken producers debate 'natural' label
A disagreement among poultry producers about whether chicken injected with salt, water and other ingredients can be promoted as "natural" has prompted federal officials to consider changing labeling guidelines.
DC pushes female condoms to fight HIV epidemic
Charlene Cotton will talk to anyone about sex. Several days a week she stands behind a table decorated with a bowl of flavored condoms and safer sex pamphlets, calling to women passing on the street, "Come check out my table. Don't be scared."
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