MVP study on cholesterol genetics could lead to new treatments for heart disease, diabetes New research based on VA’s Million Veterans Program has identified genetic mutations that govern cholesterol levels. High levels of cholesterol in the blood can narrow arteries and increase the risk of a heart attack or stroke. Alisha Saiz2019-04-18T15:12:11-06:00April 18th, 2019|Categories: News| Share This Story FacebookTwitterRedditLinkedInEmail