Search
There are 514 result(s) for cholesterol
-
RESEARCH
Which DNA changes cause cholesterol-like molecules to enter the blood?Queen Mary, University of London | Professor Carol Shoulders
Professor Carol Shoulders and her team at Queen Mary, University of London are identifying changes in DNA that put people at higher risk of heart and circulatory disease, and if there are ways they can lower their risk. Phytosterols are ch...
-
High cholesterol levels in your 30s could have long-term impact on heart health
Having high cholesterol in your 30s and 40s could have a long-term impact on your heart health, according to a study.
-
New antibody can unlock secrets of cholesterol
A new antibody, created by researchers we’ve funded, could help doctors to identify the fatty plaques in arteries that cause most heart attacks and strokes earlier.
-
"High cholesterol runs in my family – but heart bypass surgery gave me a second chance"
Bernadette Williams, 63, from Holywell, shares how high cholesterol and coronary artery disease shaped her family history – and how heart bypass surgery helped her move forward.
-
RESEARCH
How do cholesterol and platelets team up to cause blood vessel damage?University of Leeds | Professor Khalid Naseem
Professor Khalid Naseem and colleagues at the University of Hull are studying how ‘bad’ cholesterol teams up with platelets to cause blood vessel damage that contributes to atherosclerosis, the condition underlying coronary heart disease. ...
-
Inclisiran: what you need to know about this cholesterol-lowering drug
Everything you need to know about inclisiran. Find out how it works, who is eligible and the common side effects.
-
Can I use stanols and sterols to reduce my cholesterol?
Our expert explains what stanols and sterols are and what you should do if you're taking statins.
-
Joyce's story: "I was lucky my high blood pressure and cholesterol were caught early"
Find out how Joyce dealt with her high blood pressure diagnosis head-on, from growing her own vegetables to adapting her traditional Ghanaian cooking.
-
Gwybodaeth am iechyd y galon yn Gymraeg (Heart health information in Welsh)
Heart health information about angina, arrhythmia, healthy eating, blood pressure, cholesterol, heart failure, ECG and more in Welsh
-
Familial hypercholesterolaemia
Some people are born with familial hypercholesterolaemia (FH), a genetic condition where your liver can’t process cholesterol properly. Learn more about FH, including the signs and symptoms, tests and treatments.