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 ...

If you want to maintain healthy cholesterol levels, the first step is knowing your numbers and what they actually mean—but at first glance, that can be confusing. A total cholesterol level of 200 ...

High-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) has long been considered “good cholesterol,” with higher levels associated with lower cardiovascular (CV) risk. However, emerging evidence indicates that ...

Nowadays, health problems often creep in silently, especially when work, family and daily stress make self-care a low priority. Many people focus on reducing total cholesterol or bad cholesterol (LDL) ...

Once upon a time, cholesterol was simple. This molecule, it was proclaimed, came in two varieties: an artery-clogging “bad” sort and an artery-clearing “good” one. The difference was not in the ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: Can you please explain what is cholesterol/high-density lipoprotein and the significance of a high HDL cholesterol value? What about non-HDL ...

HDL is a type of “good” cholesterol that helps protect your heart. Fatty fish like salmon, sardines and mackerel can help raise your HDL levels. Bake, steam or grill fatty fish for a delicious, ...

We see a lot of numbers around heart health, and they're not always positive ones. Cardiovascular disease remains the top killer of people in the U.S., according to the American Heart Association. So, ...