Not all cholesterol is bad! High-density lipoprotein (HDL), or “good cholesterol,” acts like the cleanup crew, sweeping away ...

However, accumulating evidence over the past two decades demonstrates that a biomarker called C-reactive protein — which ...

The ROAR trial tested the hypothesis that returning familial hypercholesterolemia-associated genetic results leads to ...

In addition to providing energy, lipids are also essential building blocks of our cell membranes. However, despite their ...

Hormonal changes in women, like menopause, can increase cholesterol. Factors such as diet, stress, and inactivity can raise cholesterol levels. High cholesterol can be inherited due to genetics. High ...

Every 40 seconds, someone in the U.S. has a heart attack or stroke, and in most cases, it’s their first. 1 The good news? The risk for these devastating events can actually be significantly reduced by ...

New Jersey-based Ascend Laboratories has voluntarily recalled 141,984 bottles of atorvastatin calcium, a cholesterol-lowering drug because some of the tablets may not dissolve properly, according to ...

While macaroni and cheese itself isn't high in cholesterol, it is high in saturated fat, which stimulates the production of cholesterol that can clog arteries. Here is what you need to know about ...

Being told that you have elevated cholesterol can feel like a letdown on an otherwise good bill of health. But you aren’t alone—according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), ...

BOISE, Idaho — Some health issues develop quickly, but others, like high cholesterol, can be silent killers for years. Here at Wellness Wednesday, we're all about being healthier together by ...

New ways to lower cholesterol A staggering 28 million adults in the United States have high cholesterol, meaning they have too many lipids (fats) in their blood. That number, from the Centers for ...

The Boston Heart Cholesterol Balance test measures production and absorption markers in blood samples. This can help determine treatment for lowering low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol. By ...