Cholesterol is a form of fat we need. It helps make the outer membranes of our bodies' cells stable. But for decades, doctors have known that people with high total cholesterol levels are more likely ...

Monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats can help lower LDL cholesterol and raise HDL cholesterol. Heart-healthy options ...

Men in their thirties and forties often overlook key clues that could help them slow the progression of cardiovascular disease.

Metabolic tests can be helpful baselines to assess your risk of developing all sorts of conditions, including heart disease. One, in particular, is picking up steam in wellness circles lately as the ...

According to Dr Yaranov, total cholesterol numbers do not tell the whole story. He shares 6 markers that assess the risk of heart disease more accurately.

“Bad,” or LDL, cholesterol is a major risk factor for heart disease and most people are screened for it as part of their ...

Apolipoprotein B, or Apo B, is a protein that carries cholesterol in our blood. Cholesterol is a fatty substance produced by the liver, and some foods — like fried food and processed meat — can ...

November 13, 2011 (Orlando, Florida) — An expert panel is recommending that all children, regardless of family history, undergo universal screening for elevated cholesterol levels [1]. The panel ...

For women, cholesterol levels spike at key hormonal moments from puberty to menopause. Here’s how to manage these peaks.

Cardiologists are begging people not to ignore high LDL cholesterol levels. "High levels of LDL can result in extra build-up of plaque on artery walls," states Dr. Cheng-Han Chen, MD, a ...