High cholesterol causes plaque build-up that can block arteries and lead to a greater risk of heart disease, heart attack, or stroke. If you want to keep your heart healthy, it's important to ...

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 ...

Erythrocyte membranes have higher levels of free cholesterol than membranes of other human cells. Studies have shown that erythrocytes contribute to the growth of atherosclerotic plaques, which could ...

If you're in midlife, your risk may be changing-even if your numbers aren't.

Americans are inundated almost on a daily basis by information about the dangers of cholesterol. Still, an estimated 102 million adults in the U.S. have a cholesterol level putting them at risk for ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: My husband and I recently achieved the near impossible task of becoming attached to a family doctor! After many years without getting tested, our first order of business was a complete ...

Without treatment, high cholesterol raises the risk of developing heart disease. High cholesterol doesn't cause symptoms, which is why it's important to get your cholesterol levels checked every 4 to ...