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Podcast: Commonwealth Club of California Podcast
Episode: Understanding Cholesterol
Description: Our esteemed panel of doctors/scientists will explain common questions about cholesterol. What is cholesterol, and what is its role in the body? Why is it important? What are the various types of cholesterol? How do you interpret your test results? How have recommended levels changed over the years, and why? How do cholesterol-lowering medications work? Are they safe long-term? How does food affect cholesterol levels? These questions and more will be explained in this important program.
About the Speakers
Dr. Joshua Knowles is a physician-scientist at Stanford. He earned his M.D.–Ph.D. at...