A recent study has found that a blood test, called the apolipoprotein B (apoB) test, may be better at identifying people who ...

High cholesterol causes plaque build-up that can block arteries and lead to a greater risk of heart disease, heart attack, or stroke. If you want to keep your heart healthy, it's important to ...

High cholesterol in females can increase their risk of developing heart disease. Cholesterol is a wax-like substance that the body naturally produces. It is required for several processes in the body, ...

These simple additions to your weekly menu can go a long way toward supporting healthy cholesterol.

A regular cholesterol test is useful, but it doesn't always capture the complete picture of heart disease risk.

The total cholesterol level among older adults has declined significantly, while there has been little change among younger adults, according to a study in the October 12 issue of JAMA. Serum total ...

Researchers have known for more than 50 years that eating oats can lower cholesterol levels and thus reduce a person's risk of developing cardiovascular disease. Studies during that time have focused ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Liz has managed to reduce her ‘bad’ cholesterol solely through lifestyle changes - Rii Schroer for The Telegraph After a modest ...

Variability in total cholesterol (TC) and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) is associated with dementia and cognitive impairment, according to a study published online Jan. 27 in Neurology.

Many women notice extra weight settling around their midsection, shifts in their cholesterol numbers and even higher blood pressure. Since women now spend a large portion of their lives in the ...

There are two types of cholesterol, the waxy substance found in your blood. Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol is considered "bad" cholesterol because it can build up inside your arteries and ...