Cholesterol is one of those health terms we hear often but rarely think about until a test report surprises us. It is a waxy, fat-like substance present in our blood and is essential for making ...

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Struggling to keep your cholesterol in check? Our cholesterol levels peak between 55 to 65 years old, according to research in the U.S. Cardiology Review. Estrogen acts on the liver to help control ...

Eleven medical organizations advised changes to preventive cardiac care that it says could markedly reduce heart attacks and strokes. By Gina Kolata People at risk of heart disease should start trying ...

The first new cholesterol guidelines from the American Heart Association in eight years recommend adjusting your habits much earlier in life. Now, the conversation about cholesterol health should ...