High cholesterol often develops silently. Some warning signs include chest discomfort and yellowish fatty skin deposits. A ...

Eleven medical organizations advised changes to preventive cardiac care that it says could markedly reduce heart attacks and ...

It’s faster than you probably think.

Eating saturated fat regularly affects your LDL cholesterol levels and can raise your heart disease risk. There are simple ...

Medically reviewed by Jamie Johnson, RDN Key Takeaways Oatmeal is rich in a soluble fiber called beta-glucan, which helps ...

Eleven medical organisations advised changes to preventive cardiac care that it says could markedly reduce heart attacks and strokes ...

You can still indulge in treats while improving your cholesterol ...

Cholesterol levels can get a little confusing. First there are "good" and "bad" types of cholesterol, and they're supposed to be in certain ranges. Not to mention, certain foods can help and hurt when ...

Millions more adults should consider starting cholesterol-lowering medications earlier to reduce their risk of heart attack and stroke, according to new medical guidance.

New guidelines recommend considering cholesterol-lowering statins in the 30s, screening all adults for hidden risk factors ...

New global heart health guidance from the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology recommends that cholesterol checks begin at age 19, with repeat testing every five years.

Major medical organizations updated the cholesterol playbook for the first time in years, with new risk tools, lower targets ...