Puberty often begins early for children who are obese. While there is nothing new about this fact, a scientific explanation has been elusive. Now, a team of scientists at the University of Copenhagen ...

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 ...

High cholesterol, or hypercholesterolemia, affects nearly 1 in 3 American adults—yet it often goes undetected until a serious event like a heart attack or stroke occurs. It's one of the major ...

May 4—(Family Features) These days, wellness information is practically everywhere you turn. Do this; don't do that. Eat more of this; eat less of that. This is good for you; that is bad. It can be ...

In an updated set of guidelines, the AHA and ACA advise more aggressive cholesterol management and earlier intervention. Image credit: Riza Azhari/Getty Images Recently, the American Heart Association ...

(Family Features) About 38% of American adults have high cholesterol, which can be caused by poor lifestyle habits or genetics, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Having a ...

(Peopleimages.com/YuriArcurs/Canva) For millions of people, statins are a daily shield against heart disease. But around 10 ...

You might not think about your cholesterol very often, if ever, but it's important to know your numbers. It's even helpful to get it checked at a young age, according to one heart expert. "People in ...

LDL cholesterol, often called “bad” cholesterol, is significant in heart health. It’s a waxy substance in the blood that can accumulate in artery walls, forming plaque. This plaque buildup, known as ...

THE ROCKET SPLASHED DOWN IN THE INDIAN OCEAN. WE ALWAYS HEAR HOW IMPORTANT IT IS TO WATCH FOR HIGH CHOLESTEROL. NOW KOAT, UNM HEALTH EXPERT DOCTOR RASH IS HELPING US UNDERSTAND HOW TO DO IT. HE ...