Dr. Rebecca Larson, dietician and assistant professor at Augusta University, explains more.

New recommendations suggest that some people should start trying to lower their cholesterol as early as age 30.

Cholesterol is more complex than “good” and “bad” labels. Factors like LDL particle size, inflammation, metabolism, and ...

We've all heard that, cholesterol is bad for us and we should work to reduce its levels in our body, but there are some ...

The rules around cholesterol just got simpler, smarter and more personalized with an earlier start on primary prevention. On March 13, the American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association ...

High cholesterol, or hypercholesterolemia, affects nearly 1 in 3 American adults—yet it often goes undetected until a serious event like a heart attack or stroke occurs. It's one of the major ...

You have had the cholesterol conversation with your doctor enough times that the numbers feel familiar. LDL, HDL, ...

A Dallas cardiologist explains why and how doctors should now begin checking for signs of heart disease when patients are in ...

Every 40 seconds, someone in the U.S. has a heart attack or stroke, and in most cases, it’s their first. 1 The good news? The risk for these devastating events can actually be significantly reduced by ...

Cholesterol remains an important marker, but it does not tell the whole story. Most people focus on LDL, often called "bad ...

A simple blood test called apoB may give a clearer picture of heart disease risk than cholesterol levels alone.