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If you've ever had a doctor tell you your cholesterol is "too high" and handed you a prescription on the way out, you're not alone. Cholesterol has been cast as the villain of cardiovascular health for decades. But the full story is far more nuanced and far more interesting than a single number on a lab report. What Is Cholesterol, Really? Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like molecule called a sterol. It's so essential to human life that your body makes most of it on its own. The