"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." NEARLY 11 PERCENT of men have high total cholesterol, meaning they have too much fat in their blood. This ...

Tens of millions of Americans have high cholesterol, which increases the risk of heart disease. Here & Now's Peter O'Dowd looks at how to lower your cholesterol with Dr. Leslie Cho, professor of ...

A powerful tool for your heart might already be hiding in the back of your pantry. New research suggests that a short-term diet centered almost exclusively on a cheap, healthy breakfast staple can ...

A one-time gene-editing infusion kept cholesterol levels low for a year, offering a potential new approach to preventing ...

Being told that you have elevated cholesterol can feel like a letdown on an otherwise good bill of health. But you aren’t alone—according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), ...

Scientists uncover one food that they say lowers LDL cholesterol fast. In a recent study, participants who ate only oatmeal for two days showed roughly a 10% reduction in cholesterol. Here’s what ...

If you’ve ever been told by your doctor to “watch your cholesterol,” you’re not alone – and it’s not just routine advice. High cholesterol is strongly linked to serious health risks that include high ...

Unhealthy cholesterol levels are a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke. When lifestyle changes like diet and exercise aren't enough to lower cholesterol, medications can help. A new ...

Cholesterol has long been seen as a key culprit in cardiovascular disease. While it’s true that cholesterol does play a role, not all cholesterol is bad for us. There are two main types of cholesterol ...

NEARLY 11 PERCENT of men have high total cholesterol, meaning they have too much fat in their blood. This puts them at risk for a whole bunch of severe health problems—from heart attack to stroke.

High LDL cholesterol can sneak up on you. It happens slowly over time and causes no symptoms whatsoever. According to a study published in JAMA Cardiology, 42.7% of U.S. adults with high LDL ...