High cholesterol causes plaque build-up that can block arteries and lead to a greater risk of heart disease, heart attack, or stroke. If you want to keep your heart healthy, it's important to ...

The total cholesterol level among older adults has declined significantly, while there has been little change among younger adults, according to a study in the October 12 issue of JAMA. Serum total ...

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 ...

Oats are rich in soluble fiber that lowers cholesterol levels. Other cholesterol-lowering foods include legumes, fruits, ...

Without treatment, high cholesterol raises the risk of developing heart disease. High cholesterol doesn't cause symptoms, which is why it's important to get your cholesterol levels checked every 4 to ...

One simple way to reduce your risk of heart disease is to eat more nuts and seeds—but you might wonder whether chia seeds or ...

High cholesterol can increase your risk of heart disease and stroke. Here are 5 beverages that can help lower your levels, according to research.

Variability in total cholesterol (TC) and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) is associated with dementia and cognitive impairment, according to a study published online Jan. 27 in Neurology.

More recent birth cohorts have lower levels of total cholesterol and fasting triglyceride levels, and higher levels of fasting glucose, according to a study published online Dec. 6 in JAMA Network ...