What foods should I avoid before a cholesterol test? Cardiologist reveals what to eat the night before, whether you need to fast and which foods impact results.

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 ...

You might have high LDL cholesterol and not even know it. We spoke to experts about how to monitor this health stat so you can live a healthier, longer life.

What really causes your blood fats to skyrocket? Groundbreaking discoveries have delivered surprising new answers.

Cholesterol is one of those health terms we hear often but rarely think about until a test report surprises us. It is a waxy, ...

They can go far towards improving your heart health.

High cholesterol is a risk factor for heart disease and stroke. But you might not even know you have it until a doctor runs a blood test. After all, high cholesterol doesn’t have any specific symptoms ...

This column is the third in a series related to heart disease—the number one killer of both men and women in the U.S., and a major cause of disability. Almost all heart attacks are preventable, and ...