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 your doctor has ever told you to "keep an eye on your numbers," here's good news: The rules around what’s considered high cholesterol have gotten clearer—and a little more personal. In March, the ...

Two lifelong friends. Same food. Same habits. Completely opposite cholesterol numbers. One was told his terrible HDL was genetic. The other believed his perfect LDL meant he could eat anything. Then a ...

Snacking on almonds regularly may support lower cholesterol and blood pressure levels and reduce inflammation to help protect ...

President Donald Trump is scheduled to undergo a medical checkup at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on May ...

Eli Lilly reported that a high dose of its gene-editing therapy reduced cholesterol levels by 62% in participants in a Phase ...

Very high levels are even more dangerous than better-known risks for heart-attack and stroke. “In individuals who don’t have heart disease, it seems it is equivalent to having two other modifiable ...

Most people think they have a decent handle on their cholesterol. They skip the egg yolks, they read labels now and then, and they try not to eat too much red meat. But a surprising number of adults ...

Every year, an estimated 1 million Americans die from food-related chronic illness. Poor diet can prove fatal — meanwhile, ...

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

The Knicks and Karl-Anthony Towns looked shaky at points during their first round series against Atlanta, but it's been smooth sailing since. Nathaniel S. Butler / NBAE via Getty Images The New York ...