There’s a good reason why high cholesterol is known as a “silent killer”. In most cases it has no symptoms but potentially ...

What foods should I avoid before a cholesterol test? Cardiologist reveals what to eat the night before, whether you need to fast and which foods impact results.

New research shows that fasting before a cholesterol test may not be needed for most patients, though experts recommend ...

Understanding your cholesterol test results in plain English Your doctor hands you a cholesterol report filled with ...

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 ...

The Boston Heart Cholesterol Balance test measures production and absorption markers in blood samples. This can help determine treatment for lowering low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol. By ...

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.

Cholesterol is one of those health terms we hear often but rarely think about until a test report surprises us. It is a waxy, ...

This column is the third in a series related to heart disease—the number one killer of both men and women in the U.S., and a major cause of disability. Almost all heart attacks are preventable, and ...