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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First are medical conditions, such as a previous stroke or TIA, high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, sickle cell disease and obesity.
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Katia Hetter, CNN, 7 Feb. 2025
As estrogen levels decline, the heart and blood vessels lose a crucial layer of protection, making women more susceptible to high blood pressure, high cholesterol and other cardiovascular threats.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 7 Feb. 2025
Our team is starting with identifying the environmental and biological factors associated with metabolic diseases, including obesity and diabetes, along with common co-occurring conditions such as hypertension, high cholesterol and depression.
—Gary W. Miller, The Conversation, 3 Feb. 2025
Doctors will also recommend switching to a low-fat diet or to take statin, a drug for high cholesterol.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 24 Jan. 2025
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Katia Hetter, CNN, 7 Feb. 2025
As estrogen levels decline, the heart and blood vessels lose a crucial layer of protection, making women more susceptible to high blood pressure, high cholesterol and other cardiovascular threats.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 7 Feb. 2025
Our team is starting with identifying the environmental and biological factors associated with metabolic diseases, including obesity and diabetes, along with common co-occurring conditions such as hypertension, high cholesterol and depression.
—Gary W. Miller, The Conversation, 3 Feb. 2025
Doctors will also recommend switching to a low-fat diet or to take statin, a drug for high cholesterol.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 24 Jan. 2025
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“High cholesterol.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high%20cholesterol. Accessed 13 Feb. 2025.
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