high cholesterol

noun

: too much cholesterol in one's blood

My doctor told me that high cholesterol can lead to serious medical problems such as heart attacks and strokes.

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Research indicates that people who are overweight or have obesity may have larger than usual gallbladders or high cholesterol levels that may cause gallstones. —

Brittany Lubeck, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 16 Jan. 2025 Eggs have gotten a bad rap in the nutrition space over time for being potential contributors to high cholesterol levels. —

Angelica Stabile, Fox News, 15 Jan. 2025 The Mediterranean diet is the top option overall, the easiest to follow, and the best for diabetes, high cholesterol, arthritis, gut health, and mental health. —

Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 3 Jan. 2025 Waist measurements can give insight into your risk for type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and heart disease.1 Your waist measurement is one of three key measures of your overall health, along with body mass index (BMI) and waist-to-hip ratio. —

Sherri Gordon, Health, 1 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for high cholesterol

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