What is metabolic health: It’s defined by healthy ranges in five key markers: waist size, blood glucose, blood pressure, triglycerides, and HDL cholesterol — not just body weight. Why it matters: Even ...

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Cardiologist Dr. Bradley Serwer emphasizes that LDL cholesterol and triglycerides are the first lab results he checks to ...

Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy are the leading cause of maternal mortality worldwide, yet they are typically only ...

Many people are surprised when their blood test shows mixed results, such as high LDL and HDL levels and low triglycerides. This combination can be confusing and may raise an important question: Is it ...

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Bob Odenkirk is continuing his late-career stint as an action hero with his new movie Normal, which is opening in movie theaters this weekend. Let’s go Saul! Directed by Ben Wheatley, with a ...

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For many people, a "normal" cholesterol report brings relief. It is often seen as a green signal for heart health. But doctors are increasingly warning that this reassurance can be misleading. A ...

Triglycerides are a type of fat found in your blood. When you eat, your body turns calories into triglycerides and stores them for energy. They are necessary for energy. When their levels get too high ...

The higher a person’s triglyceride levels, the more likely they are to experience acute pancreatitis. Very high triglycerides occur when triglyceride levels reach 500 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dl), ...