cholesterol

A new study suggests reaching for a chunk of cheese instead of adding another layer of butter on your bread for a more heart-healthy alternative.

An experimental pill that boosts levels of HDL "good" cholesterol has shown promising results in a mid-stage study.

New guidelines are urging that all children between the ages of 9 and 11 be screened for high cholesterol.

People with asthma may find that their breathing gets worse after they start a statin drug to lower cholesterol, a small new study shows.

High risk cholesterol is often silent, damaging arteries without symptoms.

Do you know the risks?

WASHINGTON (AP) -- For heart health, you're supposed to know your numbers: Total cholesterol, the bad LDL kind and the good HDL kind.

But your next checkup might add a new number to the mix....

High cholesterol levels are associated with changes in the brain that are characteristic of Alzheimer’s disease, a new study shows.

WebMD provides tips for things you can do now to help lower your bad cholesterol levels.

From diet to medications, find the first steps here.

New research reveals that the diet, which combines soy, nuts, plant sterols, and fiber, may work better than a traditional low-fat diet.

Scientists have found that a gene linked to diabetes and cholesterol is a "master switch" that controls other genes found in fat in the body, and say it should help in the search for treatments for obesity-related diseases.