When you get a cholesterol test, you may see several numbers on the report, including LDL cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, total cholesterol, and non-HDL cholesterol. With so many figures, it can be ...

Researchers have discovered that certain components of so-called 'good' cholesterol -- high-density lipoproteins (HDL) -- may be associated with an increased prevalence of cardiovascular disease.

Regulating cholesterol levels is crucial for heart health. There are two types of cholesterol (we'll explain the difference between "good" and "bad" shortly), and if you have too much of the kind that ...

For decades, we've been told “Lower LDL is Better.” But what if, in our myopic obsession with LDL and ApoB, we’ve missed a ...

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As you visit the doctor over the years, you may notice certain numbers in your bloodwork slowly creeping up. Cholesterol, a waxy substance found in every cell of your body, is vital to its functioning ...

“Bad,” or LDL, cholesterol is a major risk factor for heart disease and most people are screened for it as part of their yearly physicals. There’s another marker in the blood that may be a better ...

High cholesterol is one of those health problems that really sneaks up on you. Often called a “silent” condition, it doesn’t have any direct symptoms but quietly damages arteries over time. It’s ...

Share on Pinterest Cholesterol levels could be a good predictor of coronary artery disease risk. Olena Smyrnova/Stocksy Coronary artery disease is a serious but common type of heart disease that can ...