Lipid Research Clinics Program

The Lipid Research Clinics Program was a major effort in the 1960s and 1970s to study fats and cholesterol in the blood, aiming to understand their role in heart disease. Researchers worked to identify how high levels of certain fats contribute to clogged arteries and heart attacks. Through clinical studies, the program helped develop better ways to measure and manage blood cholesterol, leading to improved prevention and treatment strategies. Overall, it advanced scientific knowledge on how lipid levels affect cardiovascular health, shaping modern approaches to reducing heart disease risk.