The guidance still suggests managing cholesterol with exercise and a heart-healthy diet, but there are a growing list of ...

Despite having the potential to cause irreversible damage, high cholesterol can sneak up undetected. Here's what to know.

The latest cholesterol guidelines include three new screening tests: coronary artery calcium, lipoprotein (a), and apolipoprotein B.

Eating saturated fat regularly affects your LDL cholesterol levels and can raise your heart disease risk. There are simple ...

The American Heart Association and 10 other medical associations have updated their guidelines to recommend that people as ...

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 ...

Eleven medical organizations advised changes to preventive cardiac care that it says could markedly reduce heart attacks and ...

The AHA urges doctors to begin screening and treating patients who are still in their 30s, well before the risks of a heart attack and stroke are higher.

Cardiologists and a dietitian break down the new research.

High cholesterol may begin in childhood, often linked to inherited conditions or unhealthy lifestyle habits.

It's generally safe to eat eggs every day without health concerns. Eggs are full of protein, healthy fats, vitamins, minerals ...

Medically reviewed by Jamie Johnson, RDN Key Takeaways Oatmeal is rich in a soluble fiber called beta-glucan, which helps lower cholesterol by redirecting it to the liver, where it is broken ...