You might have high LDL cholesterol and not even know it. We spoke to experts about how to monitor this health stat so you ...

Cardiologists and a dietitian break down the new research.

The Framingham Heart Study identified lifestyle risk factors for heart disease, including smoking, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol. A recent study suggests testing for LDL, HScrp, and ...

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death globally, as it is responsible for nearly 18 million lives each year. Statins have historically been the primary pharmacologic treatment for ...

You expect certain hormone-driven symptoms in your 40s and 50s. Hot flashes, mood swings, a lack of sex drive. But high cholesterol? That one tends to fly under the ...

Sugary cereals, refined carbs, skipping breakfast, and eating way too many carbohydrates may raise LDL cholesterol.

Amelia MacIntyre, DO, is a board-certified family medicine physician. She is certified in osteopathic medicine. Whole plant foods, soluble fiber, and unsaturated fats can help lower LDL cholesterol.

An experimental pill called enlicitide was found to dramatically lower LDL (“bad”) cholesterol by ~60% in a large phase 3 clinical trial. The study enrolled nearly 2,900 adults already on statins who ...

When U.S. soldiers came home after winning World War II, life was good. Limits on butter, sugar and other “luxury” foods were lifted, and we experienced a great reduction in the demands of everyday ...