In recognition of Familial Hypercholesterolemia (FH) Awareness Day, it’s important to highlight homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HoFH), the most severe form of FH affecting children and adults. People with HoFH inherit a mutation from both parents that leads to extremely high levels of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) that is difficult to control and is elevated regardless of lifestyle. Untreated HoFH can lead to early cardiovascular events like heart attacks, which damage th

After his CIDP (chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy) diagnosis, Joey sought out community and connection to help him remain hopeful. Captured by National Geographic photographer Josh Cogan, a trip to Hawaii's O.K. Farms gave him a new perspective on how community can inspire individual journeys of growth. Watch Ho'oamu: Joey's Journey. Stream now on Hulu. | National Geographic