Can high cholesterol alone give you a heart attack?

Cholesterol, essential for cells and hormones, balances LDL (bad) and HDL (good). Genetic factors, lifestyle, and conditions like diabetes affect heart health. Proper levels via diet, exercise, and monitoring prevent plaque buildup, arterial narrowing, atherosclerosis, heart attacks, strokes. Benefits include cognitive function, pregnancy, and breast milk. Regular check-ups and addressing hypolipidemia ensure heart health.

Atherosclerosis rising among younger adults in Bengaluru, doctors warn

wn.com - 31/Jan 01:15

<p>Bengaluru: Doctors in the city are noticing a rise in cases of atherosclerosis, or plaque in arteries, where fats, cholesterol, calcium and...

Is High Blood Pressure The New Normal? Here's Why You Shouldn't Ignore It

wn.com - 27/Jan 14:06

High blood pressure puts a strain on the heart. It can cause the arteries to harden (atherosclerosis), increasing the risk of plaque buildup. ......

Is High Blood Pressure The New Normal? Here's Why You Shouldn't Ignore It

wn.com - 27/Jan 14:06

High blood pressure puts a strain on the heart. It can cause the arteries to harden (atherosclerosis), increasing the risk of plaque buildup. ......

Study finds a big hidden cause of heart disease

knowridge.com - 23/Jan 10:44

Heart disease is one of the main causes of death in Western countries. A common type of heart disease is atherosclerosis. This happens when plaque...

Study finds a big hidden cause of heart disease

knowridge.com - 23/Jan 10:44

Heart disease is one of the main causes of death in Western countries. A common type of heart disease is atherosclerosis. This happens when plaque...

Early pregnancy reshapes breast aging and lowers cancer risk

news.medical.net - 03/Feb 16:37

A new study by cell biologists at the University of California, Santa Cruz, suggests that an early first pregnancy may protect against breast cancer...