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 ...

As with any disease, it’s pretty obvious that preventing heart disease is important. But why? What are the health ramifications of it? Well, they're pretty serious ones—including mortality—and affect ...

Your doctor hands you a cholesterol report filled with abbreviations and numbers. The test measures four key components that predict the risk of heart disease and stroke. Understanding what these ...

If you are concerned about your risk of developing cardiovascular disease, you’ll usually get a specific blood test to look at your cholesterol levels to see where things stand. At least, that’s how ...

New guidelines for managing cholesterol call for more aggressive prevention and earlier treatment, including a recommendation that all adults be tested once for lipoprotein(a), a genetic risk marker ...

The cholesterol culprits no one talks about (but you should know about).

This heart-healthy tea probably isn't on your shelf yet, but it certainly should be.

ApoB testing outperforms LDL and non-HDL cholesterol tests in predicting cardiovascular risk First study to show that using apoB testing to guide cholesterol treatment is cost-effective Currently, ...

A viral debate questions olive oil’s heart-health status. Here’s what dietitians say about how canola oil and olive oil ...