You can calculate your total cholesterol — including LDL, HDL, and triglycerides — with a blood test, so your doctor can ...

High cholesterol is often the result of an unhealthy diet, lack of exercise, smoking cigarettes, obesity, or genetics. Here's ...

This article is brought to you by Ochsner Health. My cholesterol has been on the rise for the past few years – and not just a slow creep. For most of my life, my LDL (often referred to as ‘bad’ ...

There’s a better predictor of heart disease risk, some doctors and researchers say, but many doctors and patients aren’t talking about it It’s a familiar ritual, the regular cholesterol test. You wake ...

Due to how dangerous and life-threatening heart disease can be, it's fortunate that many of its symptoms alert us when a problem arises that we need to have checked out. Chest pain, inexplicably ...

The top way to reduce LDL cholesterol levels and improve heart health is by dietary choices such as reducing saturated fats, eliminating trans fats, and getting plenty of omega-3s, soluble fiber and ...

Small cholesterol changes can add up to meaningful heart health benefits over time. A new analysis of diet studies suggests that swapping red meat for plant proteins can help support healthier ...

Genetic factors that raise LDL-C are associated with decreased risk of T2D, with familial hypercholesterolemia conferring 35% lower risk. The relationship is dose-dependent, with stronger genetic ...

A simple snack swap could deliver big health benefits, new research shows. A clinical trial led by Oregon State University found that eating about two ounces of almonds a day – roughly 45 nuts – was ...