Lead, mercury exposure raises cholesterol levels

Monday, November 5, 2018 - 10:00 in Health & Medicine

Higher levels of lead and other heavy metals detected in the blood was associated with increased levels of lower density lipoprotein (LDL – bad cholesterol) and total cholesterol, according to preliminary research to be presented in Chicago at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2018, a premier global exchange of the latest advances in cardiovascular […]

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