New recommendations suggest that some people should start trying to lower their cholesterol as early as age 30.

A major new U.S. cholesterol guideline is shifting the focus toward earlier, more personalized prevention of heart disease. It urges people to start screening sooner—sometimes even in childhood—and ...

A simple blood test called apoB may give a clearer picture of heart disease risk than cholesterol levels alone.

It's called the Lp(a) cholesterol test. Leslie Cho, MD explains what the changed recommendation means.

The test can help assess your lifetime risk for cardiovascular disease. That, along with earlier treatment for high ...

According to Science News, new recommendations focus on early testing and treatment to lower cholesterol levels, which also ...

If you're limited on time, is it worth prioritizing diet over exercise?

High cholesterol itself typically doesn't have noticeable symptoms. A blood test is the only way to find out if you have it.

Cholesterol is essential for good health, but too much can lead to serious health issues including heart attack or stroke ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Recent research suggests that the majority of side effects commonly linked to statins are not, in fact, caused by the medication ...

You’ve likely heard plenty about LDL (“bad”) and HDL (“good”) cholesterol. But there’s another heart-health marker worth knowing: ApoB. This lesser-known blood test can offer a more accurate picture ...

Recent research suggests that the majority of side effects commonly linked to statins are not, in fact, caused by the medication itself. A comprehensive study, published in The Lancet, examined data ...