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 ...

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

Cardiologists explain the biggest misconception around heart health, and why waiting for symptoms is "the wrong strategy." ...

Many people have heard claims that certain foods can “clean” or “unclog” the arteries. The idea is easy to understand and ...

Green tea is a type of brewed tea with several health benefits. Drinking green tea daily may lower your total and LDL cholesterol levels, reducing your risk of heart disease.

Do you know your cholesterol numbers? What do they really mean? Coming up at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, MPR News host Angela Davis ...

An experimental gene-editing therapy that aims to lower bad cholesterol for the long-term after a single infusion is off to a ...

A new study suggests using body mass index alone may miss many people with the disease, but the findings come with caveats.

Consuming too much cholesterol through your diet can lead to high LDL (or "bad") cholesterol levels and increase your risk for heart disease. Research suggests that beverages high in saturated fat and ...

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