Depending on how you look at it, it’s either incredibly frustrating or a major relief that the number one cause of death in the U.S. is preventable. Yes, we’re talking about heart disease. According ...

However, accumulating evidence over the past two decades demonstrates that a biomarker called C-reactive protein — which ...

What we eat plays an important role in keeping our cholesterol levels healthy. Dietitians share the best heart-healthy ...

You might have high LDL cholesterol and not even know it. We spoke to experts about how to monitor this health stat so you ...

Studies show that an LDL level at or below 100 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL) is ideal for most adults. If you have a ...

The Mediterranean diet has been shown to help lower cholesterol levels. It delivers fiber and antioxidants, limits saturated ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I am in my 30s and overweight, but I thought I was too young to worry about cholesterol. I just learned my cholesterol is high. I know diet and exercise are important. Do I need ...

Dear Doctors: I had my physical last fall, and it included some blood tests. One of them showed that my cholesterol levels rose a bit since last year. My doctor says that if they keep going up, I ...

The reason statins are so widely prescribed is because they work. They’re often prescribed as the first level of defense.

Sue spends her days walking and on her feet at work, so she was surprised to find her cholesterol level was above the healthy ...