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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Some risk factors for high cholesterol are not preventable—for example, your risk increases with age.
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Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 23 Apr. 2026
May Protect Against Heart Disease Some evidence suggests that kombucha may reduce hyperlipidemia (high cholesterol), a significant risk factor for heart disease and stroke.
—Mikayla Morell, Health, 13 Apr. 2026
Announced late last year by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation, the ACCESS model will pay participants set rates to treat chronic conditions like diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, musculoskeletal pain, anxiety, and depression.
—Mario Aguilar, STAT, 13 Apr. 2026
Most diseases are maintained, such as high cholesterol or autoimmune conditions.
—Benjamin P. Brown, The Conversation, 7 Apr. 2026
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Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 23 Apr. 2026
May Protect Against Heart Disease Some evidence suggests that kombucha may reduce hyperlipidemia (high cholesterol), a significant risk factor for heart disease and stroke.
—Mikayla Morell, Health, 13 Apr. 2026
Announced late last year by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation, the ACCESS model will pay participants set rates to treat chronic conditions like diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, musculoskeletal pain, anxiety, and depression.
—Mario Aguilar, STAT, 13 Apr. 2026
Most diseases are maintained, such as high cholesterol or autoimmune conditions.
—Benjamin P. Brown, The Conversation, 7 Apr. 2026
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“High cholesterol.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high%20cholesterol. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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