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  • High cholesterol

    Find out what cholesterol is, what causes high cholesterol, why it's important to keep your cholesterol levels under control, and how to lower your cholesterol.

  • High cholesterol - Medicines for high cholesterol

    Find out what the main medicines used for high cholesterol are.

  • High cholesterol - How to lower your cholesterol

    Find out what you can do to lower your cholesterol, such as what to eat and what to avoid.

  • High cholesterol - Getting tested

    Find out who should have a cholesterol test and how the test is done.

  • High cholesterol - Cholesterol levels

    Find out what cholesterol tests measure and what a healthy cholesterol level should be.

  • Statins

    Read about statins – medicines that lower the level of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol in the blood. Find out why you may be offered them, how they're taken, and the possible side effects.

  • Gallstones

    Gallstones are small stones, usually made of cholesterol, that form in the gallbladder. They do not usually cause any symptoms and do not need to be treated.

  • Diabetic retinopathy - Prevention

    Find out how you can reduce your risk of developing diabetic retinopathy or help stop it getting worse.

  • Coronary heart disease - Prevention

    Find out how to reduce your risk of getting coronary heart disease (CHD). A healthy diet, regular exercise, keeping to a healthy weight, not smoking and reducing your alcohol intake will all lower your risk.

  • Glomerulonephritis - Treatment

    Read about treating glomerulonephritis. Treatment for glomerulonephritis largely depends on the cause of the condition and the symptoms.