With so much information available, it can be difficult to understand what cholesterol is – and why it’s important.

One of the most common questions I hear from patients is, "My cholesterol was flagged as abnormal, but you told me everything looked good. How can that be?" Recently, a patient named Rose asked ...

Many people think all cholesterol is bad, but that is not the case. With so many conflicting messages and advice out there, it can be hard to make sense of it all. So experts have broken down the ...

Four dietitians share what’s actually the worst breakfast food for your cholesterol.

Seeing high cholesterol on your lab report can be overwhelming, but the next steps do not have to be. Richmond Doxey, MD, an internist and culinary medicine specialist, explains how doctors tailor ...

ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - Cholesterol is one of those health terms many of us hear at doctor visits, but it can be confusing to understand what the numbers actually mean. To help break it down, Dr. Rebecca ...

Experts have found a new type of cholesterol. And it could be the most dangerous ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Having high LDL cholesterol is one of the primary risk factors for heart disease. High cholesterol leads to plaque buildup in the ...

Most people associate high cholesterol with an unhealthy diet and a sedentary lifestyle—a condition that develops over many years and you only need to worry about as you get older. However, this isn't ...

The Conversation reports C-reactive protein is a superior heart disease risk marker over cholesterol, urging universal screening for better prevention.

Cardiac experts share the true impact of replacing a sugary snack with blueberries.