Answer: In general, partners of persons with syphilis should be evaluated and treated empirically, according to the criteria specified in the 2010 STD Treatment Guidelines (page 28).
â¢ Research has shown the ability of garlic and onions to reduce cholesterol levels. In fact, numerous studies have suggested that as little as one clove of garlic or half an onion each day could lower total cholesterol levels by up to 15 percent in most individuals.
Cholesterol in Meats and Dairy. To keep your blood cholesterol level low, choose only the leanest meats, poultry, fish and shellfish. 1  Choose chicken and turkey without skin or remove skin before eating. 2  Some fish, like cod, have less saturated fat than either chicken or meat. Most fish is lower in saturated fat and cholesterol than meat or poultry. 2  Shellfish varies in cholesterol content. 3  Shellfish have little saturated fat and total fat. 4  Even shrimp can be enjoyed occasionally on a Heart Healthy Diet provided you eat less than 300 milligrams of cholesterol a day.