High cholesterol, or hypercholesterolemia, affects nearly 1 in 3 American adults—yet it often goes undetected until a serious event like a heart attack or stroke occurs. It's one of the major ...

High cholesterol is often called a “silent condition” because it usually develops without obvious symptoms. However, once it begins affecting blood circulation and the arteries, certain physical signs ...

Not long after the start of the global coronavirus pandemic, it was apparent that many people infected with SARS-CoV-2 were developing persistent and, in some cases, debilitating health problems. Now ...

Cholesterol is a fatty substance the body needs for the production of hormones and cells, but not all cholesterol lipids are beneficial to our health. Low-density lipoprotein is a key contributor to ...

You might have high LDL cholesterol and not even know it. We spoke to experts about how to monitor this health stat so you ...