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High Cholesterol Is Common, Quiet and Treatable: What Patients Should Know
High cholesterol remains one of the most common and preventable threats to heart health in the United States, yet millions of Americans do not know...
- Subash Kafle
Should I Test My Baby for High Cholesterol?
For many parents, cholesterol is not something they think about when their child is still in diapers. It is usually associated with older adults, f...
- Jessica Wilson
New Federal Data Standards Could Change How Communities of Color Are Counted in Health Care
Quick Answer: What is SPD 15?
SPD 15, or Statistical Policy Directive No. 15, is a federal standard created by the Office of Management and Budget ...
- Victor Mejia
PCOS Has a New Name… and It’s About Time
For years, I thought my body was fighting against me. My periods were irregular and sometimes disappeared for months at a time. I struggled with pa...
- Jessica Wilson
New Cancer Blood Test Law Could Change How Americans Find Cancer Early
A simple blood test may soon help doctors find many cancers before symptoms begin
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- Victor Mejia
Lupus Awareness Month Highlights Health Risks for Young Black Women
For many young Black women living with lupus, the disease often arrives during the years when careers are beginning, families are growing, and long...
- Jessica Wilson
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