It's hard to believe that something as generically described as cholesterol could be so important. High levels of "a waxy substance" result in no side effects until a heart attack or a stroke. What are lipids, or fats? How does the human body get fats? What are relevant pharmaceuticals related to cholesterol? Let's learn to be scientifically conversational.

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