You might have high LDL cholesterol and not even know it. We spoke to experts about how to monitor this health stat so you can live a healthier, longer life.

High blood level of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) is a major causative factor of coronary heart disease. Medicine- and/or diet-mediated reduction of LDL level is known to reduce the risk ...

There are two types of cholesterol: low-density lipoprotein (LDL) and high-density lipoprotein (HDL). HDL is often considered "good" cholesterol because of its ability to help get rid of the "bad" LDL ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Dear Dr. Roach • I recently saw an article about how higher cholesterol levels (especially LDL) actually contribute to a longer ...

The Portfolio Diet is a plant-based eating system which Dr. David Jenkins designed to help people decrease their "bad" LDL ...

When U.S. soldiers came home after winning World War II, life was good. Limits on butter, sugar and other “luxury” foods were lifted, and we experienced a great reduction in the demands of everyday ...

KUTV — September is Cholesterol Education Month and for people with unsafe levels of high LDL (bad) cholesterol, there are many options in the treatment toolbox. While statins are the first-line ...

FALL LIKE 60S FOR THE END OF THE WEEK. ON THURSDAY AND FRIDAY. CHOLESTEROL LEVELS ARE ONE LINK TO YOUR RISK FOR A HEART ATTACK. DOCTOR DR. BARRY RAMO TELLS US HOW IMPORTANT LOWERING CHOLESTEROL COULD ...

There are two types of cholesterol, the waxy substance found in your blood. Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol is considered "bad" cholesterol because it can build up inside your arteries and ...

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’ ...

Variants that lower LDL cholesterol through pathways such as HMGCR and NPC1L1 are linked to a higher risk of type 2 diabetes. People with familial hypercholesterolaemia, who have very high LDL ...

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 ...