High cholesterol causes plaque build-up that can block arteries and lead to a greater risk of heart disease, heart attack, or stroke. If you want to keep your heart healthy, it's important to ...

A new cardiovascular calculator targeting individuals aged 30-79 years can help prevent atherosclerotic cardiovascular ...

Leading medical groups have released new guidelines for managing cholesterol, calling for earlier screening, lower LDL ...

Major medical organizations updated the cholesterol playbook for the first time in years, with new risk tools, lower targets ...

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 ...

New guidelines recommend considering cholesterol-lowering statins in the 30s, screening all adults for hidden risk factors ...

Total cholesterol levels of 125-200 mg/dL are optimal for heart health. Genetics, diet, activity levels, smoking, and excessive drinking can affect your cholesterol levels. Regular exercise and a ...

Cardiology experts say new national recommendations focus on earlier screening and long-term heart risk prevention.

Have you had your lipid panel checked recently? Were you told you have high cholesterol? If so, you are among approximately 94 million adult Americans with cholesterol levels over normal ranges. This ...