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

Regular follow-up calls from a pharmacist can help people lower their "bad" (LDL) cholesterol by reminding them to take their ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

It turns out the story has a third character: a little-known, rarely tested type of cholesterol that can account for around a ...

For people with creeping cholesterol levels, a healthier diet can go a long way. Revamping what you eat can often seem intimidating – and expensive – on its face, but there are many accessible foods ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I’m a 74-year-old male in good health. My lab work has been pretty consistent over several years. My cholesterol level is always below 200 mg/dL with a high HDL (80 mg/dL). All of ...

If you’ve ever been told by your doctor to “watch your cholesterol,” you’re not alone – and it’s not just routine advice. High cholesterol is strongly linked to serious health risks that include high ...

High cholesterol is a major risk factor for heart disease, heart attack, and stroke. However, it can be difficult to tell if you have high cholesterol or if you are nearing dangerous levels, so ...