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The sneaky danger of high cholesterol levels
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Cholesterol is important—it helps build cells and produce hormones—but too much of it can cause problems. When levels rise, fatty deposits called plaque can clog arteries, setting the stage for heart attacks, strokes, and other serious problems. More than 90 million Americans have high cholesterol, but many don’t know it because it often lurks without