Another 'bad' cholesterol linked to heart disease found

Which is why "Fitness is the only REAL preventive medicine (tm)" since they will find more and more causes of illness.

"Scientists say they have found proof that another "bad" type of cholesterol contributes to heart disease.

Unlike the well-known LDL cholesterol, lipoprotein(a) or Lp(a) cannot be controlled by cutting down on dietary fats or taking a statin drug...

And other drugs might work to minimise its effects, they told the New England Journal of Medicine...

Prof Weissberg said everyone could reduce their risk of heart disease by eating a healthy balanced diet, being physically active and avoiding smoking."

Now the last paragraph contains good advice.

Follow it.