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 ...

If you want to maintain healthy cholesterol levels, the first step is knowing your numbers and what they actually mean—but at ...

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 ...

Body weight also affects cholesterol levels. “Obese or overweight individuals are at a higher risk of producing LDL ...

The Boston Heart Cholesterol Balance test measures production and absorption markers in blood samples. This can help determine treatment for lowering low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol. By ...

Product: CardioChek handheld cholesterol analyzer, $100. (Test strips sold separately, three for $12.99.) Key ingredients: Kit includes self-test meter, two check strips and two AAA batteries. The ...

When it comes to heart health, eating the right meals can add years to your life. So here's a list of foods that lower ...

Vitamin D supplements may lower cholesterol, but the evidence is mixed. Avoiding high doses of vitamin D can prevent nausea and kidney stones.

A new study investigates the cholesterol-lowering effects of an experimental drug called enlicitide. The scientists found that it reduces levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL), or “bad” cholesterol ...