Most adults should have their cholesterol levels checked every four to six years, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). But the agency says that many people have ...

Guidelines for what makes a meal good for those watching their cholesterol should be low in saturated fats, providing ...

In charts, the measurement presents as mg/dL. To keep your heart and the rest of your body healthy, it’s important to keep your cholesterol and triglyceride levels within certain ranges.

A new study suggests that eating a cup of beans daily reduced cholesterol and inflammatory markers for people with ...

Menopause can affect cholesterol levels, increasing the risk of heart disease. Here’s what to know and how to manage it.

High cholesterol in kids is defined as a total cholesterol level of about 200. Your numbers will help you and your doctor know not only your risk for heart disease but also the best options for ...

In this article, we tell you the top 10 indicators that say your LDL cholesterol levels are now out of control and that you need to take urgent preventive steps. 10 Signs Your LDL High Cholesterol ...

And I’m not alone. There are many who share similar experiences, those who lead healthy lifestyles yet find their cholesterol levels unnervingly high. Seeking insights beyond the standard tests ...

Although HDL helps remove cholesterol from people’s arteries, the researchers wrote that, at very high levels, HDL’s structure and actions change, and it “may become deleterious to health ...

But, it's not all bad—in fact, it's surprisingly good for your cholesterol levels, according to a study published today in JAMA Network Open. Researchers at Harvard University led the study ...