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Results 1 - 5 of 5 for "Low-density" lipoprotein LDL
  1. Genetic condition teaches teen importance of heart health | NIH MedlinePlus Magazine 
    ... causes very high levels of "bad" cholesterol, or low-density lipoprotein (LDL), even in otherwise healthy individuals. This increases the ... More on MedlinePlus.gov Cholesterol Coronary Artery Disease LDL: The "Bad" Cholesterol More health topics on MedlinePlus.gov » You May ...
    https://magazine.medlineplus.gov/...-teen-importance-of-heart-health - MedlinePlus Magazine
  2. What you do now can prevent heart disease later | NIH MedlinePlus Magazine 
    ... we intensify treatment by reducing "bad" cholesterol, the low-density lipoprotein (LDL), with medications, we may be able to eliminate ...
    https://magazine.medlineplus.gov/...-can-prevent-heart-disease-later - MedlinePlus Magazine
  3. Cholesterol: Know the terms | NIH MedlinePlus Magazine 
    ... than 150 Less than 150 What is LDL? LDL, or low-density lipoprotein, is sometimes referred to as “bad” cholesterol. High levels of LDL lead to the buildup of plaque in your ...
    https://magazine.medlineplus.gov/article/cholesterol-know-the-terms - MedlinePlus Magazine
  4. MedlinePlus unveils new cholesterol pages | NIH MedlinePlus Magazine 
    ... include Cholesterol Levels: What You Need to Know , LDL: The ‘Bad’ Cholesterol , and HDL: The ‘Good’ Cholesterol. Learn about differences ...
    https://magazine.medlineplus.gov/...us-unveils-new-cholesterol-pages - MedlinePlus Magazine
  5. Physical fitness and nutrition: Know your terms | NIH MedlinePlus Magazine 
    ... oils, avocados, and nuts, can increase HDL cholesterol. LDL stands for low-density lipoproteins. It is also known as “bad” cholesterol. Too much LDL causes plaque (fatty deposits) to build up in ...
    https://magazine.medlineplus.gov/...ss-and-nutrition-know-your-terms - MedlinePlus Magazine