LDL cholesterol, often called “bad” cholesterol, is significant in heart health. It’s a waxy substance in the blood that can accumulate in artery walls, forming plaque. This plaque buildup, known as ...

Understanding your cholesterol levels is a critical step in maintaining and improving your heart health. Cholesterol, a waxy substance found in your blood, plays a crucial role in building healthy ...

High cholesterol, or hypercholesterolemia, affects nearly 1 in 3 American adults—yet it often goes undetected until a serious event like a heart attack or stroke occurs. It's one of the major ...

High blood cholesterol, or hypercholesterolemia, is a significant health concern that contributes to cardiovascular diseases such as heart attacks and strokes. There are a variety of causes, that once ...

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

(WNDU) - Nearly two in five people in the U.S. have high cholesterol. LDL is referred to as bad cholesterol, while high-density lipoprotein, or HDL, is referred to as good cholesterol. It’s commonly ...

Dear Dr. Gott: I am a male, 35, who has been diagnosed with an elevated cholesterol level (220), despite a low-cholesterol diet and an increase in physical activity. My doctor put me on Lipitor, 40 ...