If your doctor has ever told you to "keep an eye on your numbers," here's good news: The rules around what’s considered high cholesterol have gotten clearer—and a little more personal. In March, the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Regulating cholesterol levels is crucial for heart health. There are two types of cholesterol (we’ll explain the difference ...

Most people assume that a normal cholesterol test or lipid profile means their heart is in the clear. However, experts warn that cholesterol levels alone do not tell the whole story when it comes to ...

Cholesterol. Just hearing the word might make you picture clogged arteries, stern lectures from your doctor, or that salad you reluctantly ordered instead of fries. But cholesterol isn’t the villain ...

You expect certain hormone-driven symptoms in your 40s and 50s. Hot flashes, mood swings, a lack of sex drive. But high cholesterol? That one tends to fly under the ...

Fiber, antioxidants, and other nutrients found in whole grains can help support healthy cholesterol levels and heart health ...

HDL, the so-called good cholesterol, appears to influence treatment decisions around statin therapy, according to an analysis in JACC: Advances. Compared with people who have normal HDL-cholesterol ...

High blood cholesterol is associated with increased risk of heart disease, but it is also essential for brain function. Dr ...