These days, wellness information is practically everywhere you turn. Do this; don’t do that. Eat more of this; eat less of that. This is good for you; that is bad. It can be hard to cut through all ...

Your doctor hands you a cholesterol report filled with abbreviations and numbers. The test measures four key components that predict the risk of heart disease and stroke. Understanding what these ...

The joint document, published simultaneously in the journals JACC and Circulation, addresses not just cholesterol, but a full range of blood lipids that contribute to atherosclerosis — the buildup of ...

If you want to maintain healthy cholesterol levels, the first step is knowing your numbers and what they actually mean—but at first glance, that can be confusing. A total cholesterol level of 200 ...

High cholesterol, or hypercholesterolemia, affects nearly 1 in 3 American adults—yet it often goes undetected until a serious event like a heart attack or stroke occurs. It’s one of the major ...

ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) - September is Cholesterol Awareness Month. Cholesterol, it’s a waxy, fat-like substance your body needs to function. But too much of it can increase your risk for ...

MONROE, La. (KNOE) - It’s American Heart Month, and you need to know this: excess cholesterol in your body silently restricts blood flow to your heart. The reality? You won’t feel any symptoms.