Cholesterol is a form of fat we need. It helps make the outer membranes of our bodies' cells stable. But for decades, doctors have known that people with high total cholesterol levels are more likely ...

NEW YORK, Nov. 12 (UPI) --Genetic testing can inform patients if they have an inherited form of high cholesterol and prompt them to have treatment that could help prevent a heart attack, stroke and ...

Genetic test update: AHA guidelines now advise one-time testing of lipoproteins to detect inherited cholesterol imbalances linked to heart disease. Hidden fat risk: Mayo Clinic found that high ...

We tend to think of high cholesterol and its many negative health impacts as something that afflicts older people. The truth is, anyone, of any age, can have unhealthy levels of low-density ...

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

If you are concerned about your risk of developing cardiovascular disease, you’ll usually get a specific blood test to look at your cholesterol levels to see where things stand. At least, that’s how ...

“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 ...

Apolipoprotein B, or Apo B, is a protein that carries cholesterol in our blood. Cholesterol is a fatty substance produced by the liver, and some foods — like fried food and processed meat — can ...

New guidelines for managing cholesterol call for more aggressive prevention and earlier treatment, including a recommendation that all adults be tested once for lipoprotein(a), a genetic risk marker ...

Scientists report that a new DNA-based treatment lowered bad cholesterol by nearly 50% after one injection targeting the ...