Clinical lipidology is a branch of medicine focusing on lipid and lipoprotein metabolism and associated disorders. A physician who specializes in the field of lipidology treats patients with lipid disorders and cardiovascular disease. This physician specialist studies and treats cholesterol, triglycerides and lipoproteins in the blood, all of which contribute to heart disease and atherosclerosis. The field of lipidology is growing rapidly because of the number of patients diagnosed with coronary heart disease, obesity and diabetes mellitus.

Wyoming is the United States’ least populated state with only 509,294 residents. Its capital is Cheyenne, and it became a state in 1890. Famous outdoor attractions are the Pony Express National Historic Trail, Grand Teton National Park, Devil’s Tower National Monument, and Yellowstone National Park. When in Cheyenne, visit the Wyoming Transportation Museum, Old Town Square, the Governor’s Mansion, or the Wyoming Arts Council Gallery. Wyoming has a multitude of outdoor recreation opportunities such as alpine and cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, mountain biking, bird and wildlife viewing, hiking and rafting.

According to 2005 Census estimates, Wyoming has a population of 509,294. Of this population, 111,821 are under the age of 18 and 61,743 are at or above the age of 65.