Cholesterol is one of those health terms we hear often but rarely think about until a test report surprises us. It is a waxy, fat-like substance present in our blood and is essential for making ...

Generally speaking, it's a good idea to get your cholesterol checked every five years. But some people—including those with ...

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 ...

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 ...

Oatmeal is a great breakfast idea if you're trying to lower your cholesterol, due to its fiber content. Topping your oatmeal ...

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, ...

Scientists report that a new DNA-based treatment lowered bad cholesterol by nearly 50% after one injection targeting the ...