These two numbers reveal how much plaque may be building in your arteries.

If you're in midlife, your risk may be changing-even if your numbers aren't.

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 ...

What Is a Lipid Profile? Lipid profile, or sometimes referred to as lipid panel, is a blood test that's used as a screening tool for abnormalities in lipids, such as cholesterol and triglycerides. It ...

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 ...

Without treatment, high cholesterol raises the risk of developing heart disease. High cholesterol doesn't cause symptoms, which is why it's important to get your cholesterol levels checked every 4 to ...

At-home testing kits promise a fast and easy way to check your cholesterol, but our own tests found not all give readings you can rely on. Find out which we cholesterol testing kits we tested and how ...

Dyslipidemia describes abnormal levels of fatty compounds in your blood known as lipids that can contribute to your risk of heart disease. The main goal of treatment is to lower low-density ...

She struggled with high cholesterol in her 20s despite working out and eating right. It wasn't until her 30s she found out why.