2. Side Effects in Statin Users Linked to Gene Mutation - US News and World Report
Finding may help tailor treatments to keep patients from stopping meds, researcher says

3. Drug Combo May Prevent Heart Attacks, Strokes - US News and World Report
'Inexpensive, well-proven medications' could have huge impact, expert says

4. Concerned About Your Cholesterol? 10 Ways to Lower LDL and Raise HDL - US News and World Report
Learn how to decrease the "bad" type of cholesterol or increase the "good" kind.

5. Stroke Prevention: 5 Ways to Prevent a Brain Attack - US News and World Report
You can prevent the third-leading cause of death and the top cause of adult disability in the U.S.

6. Cholesterol, Blood Pressure, and Waist Size: Know Your Numbers - US News and World Report
Keep a close watch on how you measure up in order to reduce your risk of heart disease.

7. Heart Risk Calculator - US News and World Report
See the percentage of similar-age people with your risk factors who typically have a heart attack.

8. Steven Nissen: Why Triglyceride Levels Matter - US News and World Report
They may be a sign of metabolic syndrome, which means trouble for the heart.

9. Cholesterol test  (Trust Mark: Doctor-Reviewed)
A total cholesterol test is a rough measure of all the cholesterol and triglycerides in your blood. Cholesterol is a soft, wax-like substance found in all parts of the body. Your body needs a little bit of cholesterol to work properly. But too muc...• Reviewer: Larry A. Weinrauch, MD, Assistant Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School, and Private practice specializing in Cardiovascular Disease, Watertown, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

10. Cholesterol  (Trust Mark: Doctor-Reviewed)
A waxy substance in the chemical family of alcohols synthesized in the liver and used by the body to produce bile, hormones, and nerve tissue Cholesterol is a critically important compound in the human body. It is synthesized in the liver and used i...