High cholesterol is often called a “silent condition” because it usually develops without obvious symptoms. However, once it begins affecting blood circulation and the arteries, certain physical signs ...

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 ...

Raised cholesterol levels do more than strain the heart. They can sharply limit blood circulation to the arms and legs, increasing the risk of serious health problems. High cholesterol is already ...

Blocked arteries in the heart are a serious health problem that affects millions of people around the world. Doctors call ...

The AHA urges doctors to begin screening and treating patients who are still in their 30s, well before the risks of a heart attack and stroke are higher.

The American College of Cardiology (ACC), the American Heart Association and nine other leading medical associations, today issued an updated guideline for the management of dyslipidemia-abnormal ...

About 25 million adults over the age of 20 in the United States have high cholesterol, so if you’re trying to figure out what you can do to lower yours, you’re not alone. While some believe dietary ...

If your pediatric patient is overweight and has a family history of high cholesterol or heart disease, it may be worth screening for familial hypercholesterolemia (FH). FH is an inherited disorder ...

High cholesterol, also known as hyperlipidemia, is a common problem among adults. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says roughly one in three adults has a total cholesterol level above ...

Dietitians bust the top myths when it comes to managing cholesterol including which foods you should and should not avoid. Not all fats are to blame for high cholesterol, but saturated fat is one that ...