cholesterol
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7 ‘Unhealthy’ Foods That Are Actually Fine
Scientific knowledge is ever-evolving and, ideally, self-correcting. Few fields demonstrate that better than the world of nutrition science. In the past, for instance, diet gurus and researchers have made declarations about the ills of having anything more than a little fat, no matter the kind; same with cholesterol. Nowadays, though, things are more nuanced. Low-fat…
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You Don’t Need To Fast Before Cholesterol Tests, New Guidelines Suggest
I always dread getting my cholesterol levels tested, because historically, the test requires that I fast for at least eight hours beforehand. And if you’re like me, that makes for an extra cranky test subject. Thankfully, recent international guidelines say that it’s OK to skip the fast.