Updated for the first time in six years, clinical guidelines for screening and managing cholesterol now recommend earlier screenings — as young as 9 years old — for those with a family history of ...

The rules around cholesterol just got simpler, smarter and more personalized with an earlier start on primary prevention. On March 13, the American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association ...

Plus, how often you should get your levels checked.

Monitoring your cholesterol levels is one thing you can do to keep your heart healthy and stave off your risk of heart ...

What nuts are good for cholesterol? Nuts proven to reduce cholesterol levels include almonds, walnuts, cashews, pistachios, ...

New recommendations suggest that some people should start trying to lower their cholesterol as early as age 30.

Your cholesterol levels—whether they are in range or dangerously high—are a key indicator of your risk of developing heart disease. And according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC ...

A powerful tool for your heart might already be hiding in the back of your pantry. New research suggests that a short-term diet centered almost exclusively on a cheap, healthy breakfast staple can ...

High cholesterol in women can be cause by factors like lifestyle choices and health conditions. Learn more about the causes ...

Cholesterol is essential for good health, but too much can lead to serious health issues including heart attack or stroke ...