Articles by Nathaniel Barker

1 in 5 People May Have This Hidden Genetic Heart Risk heart

1 in 5 People May Have This Hidden Genetic Heart Risk

A cholesterol-related risk factor may be hiding in plain sight for millions of people. Lipoprotein(a), or Lp(a), is an inherited blood particle that can raise the risk of cardiovascular problems even when standard cholesterol results look acceptable. New research involving more than 20,000 patients adds detail to how very high Lp(a) levels may affect people […]

Nathaniel Barker August 30, 2026
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