For patients who want a closer look at metabolic risk, several specialized tests go beyond standard glucose measurements.

Do you know your cholesterol numbers? What do they really mean? MPR News host Angela Davis talks about cholesterol, heart ...

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

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.

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 ...

For most of us, the routine is the same. Once a year, we do a blood test. A panel comes back with thirty or forty numbers. The doctor circles two of them, or the ...

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

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 ...

"My LDL, which is the bad cholesterol, is good; it is low, and HDL, which is the good cholesterol, is high, which is good," the Rang De Basanti actor added ...

Share on Pinterest A new study suggests that not only is apoB testing effective for guiding cholesterol treatment, but also cost-effective. Image credit: aire images/Getty Images A study suggests that ...

For the first time since 2018, a clinical guideline from the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association for screening and managing blood cholesterol levels has been updated and ...