Cardiologists explain the biggest misconception around heart health, and why waiting for symptoms is "the wrong strategy." ...

Cholesterol testing should begin as early as age 10, new guidelines suggest. The American Heart Association, along with 10 other leading medical groups, recently issued new guidelines for managing ...

The joint document, published simultaneously in the journals JACC and Circulation, addresses not just cholesterol, but a full range of blood lipids that contribute to atherosclerosis — the buildup of ...

Cholesterol is a form of fat we need. It helps make the outer membranes of our bodies' cells stable. But for decades, doctors have known that people with high total cholesterol levels are more likely ...

November 13, 2011 (Orlando, Florida) — An expert panel is recommending that all children, regardless of family history, undergo universal screening for elevated cholesterol levels [1]. The panel ...

Doctors may recommend a low sodium, low cholesterol diet if a person has high blood cholesterol, high blood pressure, and an elevated risk of heart disease. Choosing whole, minimally processed foods ...

Leading medical groups have released new guidelines for managing cholesterol. High cholesterol remains a major risk factor for heart attack and stroke. The updated guidance calls for earlier screening ...