Major medical organizations updated the cholesterol playbook for the first time in years, with new risk tools, lower targets and earlier treatment recommendations.

You get your cholesterol checked at your annual physical, and a few days later, you get back your results. If you’ve ever looked down the list of acronyms and felt at a loss of how to make sense of ...

Many Indians with normal cholesterol reports may still face early heart disease due to a genetic marker called Lipoprotein(a). This cholesterol particle increases plaque buildup and clotting risk in ...

Regulating cholesterol levels is crucial for heart health. There are two types of cholesterol (we’ll explain the difference between “good” and “bad” shortly), and if you have too much of the kind that ...

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 ...

For years, cholesterol has been painted as the enemy. A single number on a blood test often decides whether someone feels relieved or alarmed. But the truth is more layered.As Dr Sagar Shah, ...

C-reactive protein (CRP) is produced by the liver in response to inflammation. High-sensitivity CRP (hs-CRP) testing detects low-grade, chronic inflammation and is the most validated blood test for ...

If you are concerned about your risk of developing cardiovascular disease, you’ll usually get a specific blood test to look at your cholesterol levels to see where things stand. At least, that’s how ...

To stay on top of your health, there are key numbers you need to know. Dr. Akshay Syal joins TODAY with a breakdown of what you need to know about cholesterol, blood pressure, resting heart rate, ...

When James Martinez stepped into his doctor’s office for a routine checkup last spring, he never expected a number would change his life. At age 42, his dangerously high cholesterol levels presented ...

How to increase HDL cholesterol naturally with diet, exercise and lifestyle tips. Read practical advice to improve heart ...