A cholesterol report marked “normal” brings relief to anyone waiting for it. Many people read it as a clean bill of heart ...

If you are concerned about your risk of developing cardiovascular disease, you’ll usually get a specific blood test to look at your cholesterol levels to see where things stand. At least, that’s how ...

NHS GP and BBC Morning Live's resident doctor, Dr Punam, has issued a warning to anyone aged 40 and over regarding an ...

At-home testing kits promise a fast and easy way to check your cholesterol, but our own tests found not all give readings you can rely on. Find out which we cholesterol testing kits we tested and how ...

Monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats can help lower LDL cholesterol and raise HDL cholesterol. Heart-healthy options ...

In the intricate symphony of your body’s functions, cholesterol plays a crucial role. This waxy substance, essential for building cells and producing hormones, hums along quietly in the background — ...

“Bad,” or LDL, cholesterol is a major risk factor for heart disease and most people are screened for it as part of their ...

Doctors say high cholesterol can quietly put children at risk for heart disease. A new Duke Health pediatric clinic focused ...

Cholesterol tests are well-established as an important part of a routine health screening—for adults. For young people, it's another story. Relatively few children and teenagers are screened for ...

Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL) or bad cholesterol: Healthcare professional states that high amount of LDL can build up in the arteries as plaque if left unchecked. This buidlup can restrict ...

Beta-glucan binds to cholesterol in the intestines, preventing its absorption and pushing the liver to remove more LDL ...

We talk a lot about food these days, keto, intermittent fasting, high-protein diets, but somehow cholesterol rarely comes up in that chatter. Most peo.