These cholesterol level charts will show you what's normal for every age and gender. Plus, a few tips for staying within a ...

LDL and HDL are two forms of cholesterol associated with heart health. Keeping them within an optimal range reduces your risk of heart disease. Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD Cholesterol ...

This article is brought to you by Ochsner Health. My cholesterol has been on the rise for the past few years – and not just a slow creep. For most of my life, my LDL (often referred to as ‘bad’ ...

Cholesterol, vital for cell health and hormone production, requires a delicate balance between LDL and HDL. High LDL clogs ...

Apo B tests are blood tests that measure the concentration of Apolipoprotein B in the blood, which carries cholesterol that can cause a number of blood vessel and heart conditions.

Almost 25 million adults in the U.S. have high cholesterol, which puts them at a higher risk for a heart attack or stroke in the next decade. But a much bigger portion have what’s called borderline ...

High cholesterol levels can pose various health risks, including arteriosclerosis. Therefore, it's important to identify ...

One sunny day in Los Angeles, Katherine Wilemon was gardening when she developed crushing chest pain, as well as pain radiating down her left arm. She was 39 and fit. Wilemon—who had known since she ...

Some of the changes that occur during the menopausal transition can affect your cholesterol levels. These include decreased estrogen, loss of muscle mass, weight gain, and insulin resistance.