Cardiologists explain the biggest misconception around heart health, and why waiting for symptoms is "the wrong strategy." ...

Cholesterol is a form of fat we need. It helps make the outer membranes of our bodies' cells stable. But for decades, doctors have known that people with high total cholesterol levels are more likely ...

Apolipoprotein B, or Apo B, is a protein that carries cholesterol in our blood. Cholesterol is a fatty substance produced by the liver, and some foods — like fried food and processed meat — can ...

Why it matters: High LDL and low HDL levels can silently raise your risk for heart disease, stroke, and other vascular issues ...

For patients undergoing coronary angiography for the assessment of atherosclerotic heart disease, it should be standard practice to include a lipid panel in precatheterization blood testing if a ...

November 13, 2011 (Orlando, Florida) — An expert panel is recommending that all children, regardless of family history, undergo universal screening for elevated cholesterol levels [1]. The panel ...

Contrary to this popular narrative, Ovadia recommends paying closer attention to triglycerides and high-density lipoprotein ...

High cholesterol tends to fly under the radar, often building quietly without obvious symptoms. Over time, elevated levels ...

Scientists in Japan say a common supplement may actually help “unclog” certain diseased heart arteries from the inside out.