Despite having the potential to cause irreversible damage, high cholesterol can sneak up undetected. Here's what to know.

The AHA urges doctors to begin screening and treating patients who are still in their 30s, well before the risks of a heart attack and stroke are higher.

The guidance still suggests managing cholesterol with exercise and a heart-healthy diet, but there are a growing list of ...

The latest cholesterol guidelines include three new screening tests: coronary artery calcium, lipoprotein (a), and apolipoprotein B.

Individuals with a higher risk of heart disease should ideally start testing for low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol at age 10. Also, everyone should strive for an LDL level below 100. This is ...

Blood testing for cholesterol should start in childhood, and take place at least every five years to track each person’s ...

High LDL cholesterol can show subtle signs during walking, including breathlessness, leg cramps, cold extremities, fatigue, ...

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

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.

Eleven medical organizations advised changes to preventive cardiac care that it says could markedly reduce heart attacks and ...

Study could lead to an effective new option to reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes for millions who cannot control ...