People on the Isle of Man are being urged to take a more active interest in their cholesterol levels.
It follows a report from a UK based charity which revealed that 6 in 10 people have high levels.
Cholesterol is a main contributing factor to heart attacks and related heart disease - healthy diets, exercise and fish oil tablets can help to keep levels low.
Director of public health Dr Kishore says that whilst there is a problem on the Island we are no different to any other Western country:
Police say beat it to cars illegally parked during MJ tribute act
Theatre-goers in Douglas were met with fines on their cars last night, following a show at the Villa Gaiety.
No dedicated prostate cancer screening programme, despite over 1200 referrals
The Isle of Man doesn’t have a dedicated prostate cancer pathway.
Minister says GP waiting times have improved, but delays still impact A&E
The average wait to see your GP is 7.4 days according to the Health and Social Care Minister.
Crash closes section of the Mountain Road
Police have closed a section of the Mountain Road this morning due to a crash.
Island's prison nears full capacity
The Isle of Man Prison is operating close to full capacity, with almost 90% of available spaces currently occupied.
Beach hut owner praises youngsters for owning up to break-in
A Port Erin business owner has spoken out after one of her beach huts was broken into earlier this week.
Questions raised over Cair Vie Windfarm funding
Concerns over the financing of the proposed Cair Vie windfarm were raised yesterday in the House of Keys.
Crogga still owes the Isle of Man Government money
The company which planned to drill for gas off the Island's northeast coast still owes the government £22,363.
