For decades doctors have been telling their patients that high levels of HDL, otherwise known as “good cholesterol,” could protect them from heart disease. But a new study suggests that having a lot ...

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 ...

The latest cholesterol levels of a 67-year-old white woman are total cholesterol 350 mg/dL, HDL 150 mg/dL, and LDL 186 mg/dL. In the past, her levels have been total cholesterol 229-290; HDL 120 and ...

San Antonio, TX - Regular visits to the supermarket's "tofu and soy" section may help your patients' heart health - even patients with normal cholesterol levels. Results from a randomized clinical ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: Can you please explain what is cholesterol/high-density lipoprotein and the significance of a high HDL cholesterol value? What about non-HDL ...

In a recent study published in the American Journal of Cardiology, researchers performed a prospective cohort study in the general population enrolled in the United Kingdom (UK) Biobank to understand ...

According to Dr Yaranov, total cholesterol numbers do not tell the whole story. He shares 6 markers that assess the risk of heart disease more accurately.

At-home testing kits promise a fast and easy way to check your cholesterol, but our own tests found not all give readings you ...

Medically reviewed by Leigh Weddle, PharmD Omega-3 fatty acid supplements may reduce triglycerides.They may also raise "good" HDL cholesterol.Both of these effects can reduce heart health risks. Omega ...