What is Cholesterol?
By Brian Diaz
How do LDL and HDL differ structurally and functionally?
How are the concentrations of LDL and HDL associated with the risk for heart disease and associated disorders?
What do the results of a cholesterol test mean? How do patients interpret each value?
How does intake of unsaturated, saturated, and trans fats affect cholesterol levels and overall health?
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