You might have high LDL cholesterol and not even know it. We spoke to experts about how to monitor this health stat so you ...

High cholesterol often develops silently. Some warning signs include chest discomfort and yellowish fatty skin deposits. A ...

Eating saturated fat regularly affects your LDL cholesterol levels and can raise your heart disease risk. There are simple ...

When U.S. soldiers came home after winning World War II, life was good. Limits on butter, sugar and other “luxury” foods were lifted, and we experienced a great reduction in the demands of everyday ...

In a significant shift in cardiovascular care, the American College of Cardiology (ACC) and the American Heart Association (AHA) have released their 2026 guideline on dyslipidemia management, ...

Eleven medical organizations advised changes to preventive cardiac care that it says could markedly reduce heart attacks and ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Nut and seed consumption, statins and exercise are among the strategies that can reduce LDL cholesterol.

Garlic, commonly used for both culinary and medicinal purposes, contains allicin—a compound believed to help lower cholesterol production in the liver. Studies suggest that garlic supplements may ...

For years, cholesterol has been painted as the enemy. A single number on a blood test often decides whether someone feels relieved or alarmed. But the truth is more layered.As Dr Sagar Shah, ...

Individuals with a higher risk of heart disease should ideally start testing for low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol at age 10. Also, everyone should strive for an LDL level below 100. This is ...

Peter Attia warns that simplicity is crushing nuance in science. I agree—so I took a closer look at his own argument on LDL, ...

The Framingham Heart Study identified lifestyle risk factors for heart disease, including smoking, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol. A recent study suggests testing for LDL, HScrp, and ...