Send a comment on this item to LII: Send a comment on this item to LII staff, who on weekdays will usually reply within 24 hours. MedlinePlus: Cholesterol Collection of links to material about cholesterol, "a waxy, fat-like substance that occurs naturally in all parts of the body. ... High levels of cholesterol in the blood can increase your risk of heart disease." Topics include diagnosis, treatment (such as statins), prevention, screening, and clinical trials. Also includes material for children, teenagers, women, and seniors. From the National Library of Medicine (NLM) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH). http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/cholesterol.html Asterisk * indicates required field. Your Name Your Email Address * We will not sell or provide your email address to anyone else. Comment * Enter the verification code as it is shown in the box below. This helps prevent automated submissions. *