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

High cholesterol is appearing earlier in life. Early screening can catch silent risks before symptoms emerge. A supplementary ...

There’s a more accurate way of measuring who’s at risk for cholesterol-related health issues. So why don’t more doctors use ...

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Cholesterol is a waxy substance in your blood. Your body needs cholesterol to build healthy cells. Having too much cholesterol can increase your risk of heart disease. When you have high cholesterol, ...

Staying healthy does not mean bringing cholesterol levels down to zero; it means finding the right balance. Dr Wolfson explains how to get it done.

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." NEARLY 11 PERCENT of men have high total cholesterol, meaning they have too much fat in their blood. This ...

Heart disease remains the leading cause of death globally, and many of us are unfortunately at risk of developing it for various reasons, ranging from DNA and diet to sedentary lifestyle. One key ...

Heart disease remains one of the leading causes of death around the world, and doctors have long focused on well-known risk factors such as high blood pressure, smoking, and high levels of “bad” ...

Share on Pinterest Scientists tested the effects of an intensive oatmeal diet on reducing LDL cholesterol levels. Grace Cary/Getty Images A two-day oatmeal diet reduced LDL cholesterol levels by 10% ...