For decades, people avoided foods like eggs and shrimp out of fear of cholesterol. But new research shows the real danger isn ...

Regulating cholesterol levels is crucial for heart health. There are two types of cholesterol (we’ll explain the difference between “good” and “bad” shortly), and if you have too much of the kind that ...

A new study has found that high cholesterol increases the 30-year risk of heart disease, even in healthy women.

What really causes your blood fats to skyrocket? Groundbreaking discoveries have delivered surprising new answers.

Understanding your cholesterol levels is a critical step in maintaining and improving your heart health. Cholesterol, a waxy substance found in your blood, plays a crucial role in building healthy ...

When you have excess LDL cholesterol in the blood, it can lead to heart attack, stroke, and other cardiovascular problems.

Elevated levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol were associated with an increased long-term risk for new-onset fractures in men, but not in women. Researchers conducted a prospective ...

Start your day with these heart-healthy breakfast options to help improve your cholesterol, according to dietitians.

To make your morning meal the best breakfast for high cholesterol, shoot for fiber-rich whole grains, plant protein and healthy fats. Eating this type of balanced breakfast, like our Cinnamon-Quinoa ...

CARDIO—AEROBIC ACTIVITIES like walking, running, swimming, and cycling—not only reduces total cholesterol, LDL, vLDL and ...

Getting more "good cholesterol" can prevent memory loss in old age. July 2, 2008 — -- A new study has linked increased HDL, the "good" kind of cholesterol, with a decreased risk of memory loss ...

High cholesterol is a common problem, but there are some straightforward steps you can take to lower it. (Getty Images) High cholesterol is known as the “silent killer” because there are no outward ...