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 ...

link between heart disease and high cholesterol levels. But having too little of the fatlike substance may have its drawbacks, too. Studies suggest that people with low levels of cholesterol are at ...

Cardiologists explain the biggest misconception around heart health, and why waiting for symptoms is "the wrong strategy." ...

If it continues to work in further studies, a gene therapy in development could eliminate the need for daily pills or regular ...

This column is the first in a series about risk factors for atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries), the cause of several health problems, including heart attacks — the number one cause of death ...

Cholesterol is one of those health buzzwords that's always floating somewhere in the collective health conversation. Chances are you've seen warnings to keep it low. Or maybe you've heard people ...

Dr. Greg Feinsinger will offer a free power point presentation about heart attack prevention at 7 p.m. March 4in the Calaway Room, Third Street Center in Carbondale. Bring your carotid IMT result if ...

Eggs, shrimp, and other once-forbidden foods now have the all-clear. Here are the surprising high-cholesterol foods experts say are the real culprits. The post The 9 Worst Foods for Your Cholesterol, ...

"Hearst Magazines and AOL may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." High cholesterol is a major risk factor for heart disease, heart attack, and stroke. However, it can be ...

Green tea is a type of brewed tea with several health benefits. Drinking green tea daily may lower your total and LDL cholesterol levels, reducing your risk of heart disease.