Can High Cholesterol Be Genetic?

High cholesterol can be hereditary, also known as familial hypercholesterolemia (FH).
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Can High Cholesterol Be Genetic?

High cholesterol can be hereditary, also known as familial hypercholesterolemia (FH). But since it doesn't have symptoms, it's hard to know if you have it.
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The effects of secondhand smoke can be hazardous to your health. Secondhand smoke can lead to lung cancer, heart disease, and respiratory illnesses. Get the facts about how to protect yourself...
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What Happens If You Eat Yogurt Every Day?

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) recommends three cup equivalents of dairy per day (including yogurt, cream cheese, low-fat milk) for those older than nine years of age. So, if...
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Do Ketones Mean You're Burning Fat?

Having a certain amount of ketones in your blood, urine or breath means that your body is burning fat for fuel instead of carbs. Ketone levels in your blood need to be between 0.5-3 mg/dL for your...
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Could a Type of Statin Raise Dementia Risks?

Certain cholesterol-lowering drugs might speed dementia in some older adults whose memories are starting to fail, a small, preliminary study suggests. The researchers found that of 300 older...
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Looking for Love? Young People's Drinking Goes Up When Dating

When young adults are seeking a casual dating relationship, drinking is likely to follow, new research suggests. Meanwhile, those who are already in a serious relationship are likely to drink...
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U.S. Appears to Lose Ground in Controlling High Blood Pressure

After years of improvement, high blood pressure control in the U.S. dropped regardless of age, race or ethnicity, according to new research. Previous studies found Americans with high blood...
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 Drugs and Medications
Betapace (sotalol)

Betapace (sotalol) is a prescription medicine used to treat the symptoms of arrhythmias. Betapace may be used alone or with other medications. Betapace belongs to a class of drugs called...
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Duexis (ibuprofen and famotidine)

Duexis (ibuprofen and famotidine) is a prescription medicine used to treat the symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis and Osteoarthritis. Duexis may be used alone or with other medications...
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