DEAR DR. ROACH: Can you please explain what is cholesterol/high-density lipoprotein and the significance of a high HDL cholesterol value? What about non-HDL ...

The term “cholesterol” is thrown around a lot to describe a waxy substance that can build up in your arteries, but there are actually two forms of cholesterol—LDL and HDL. LDL cholesterol is known as ...

(WYTV) — Good cholesterol is HDL. Bad cholesterol is LDL. You want the good stuff, not the bad stuff. But there’s something ...

The term “cholesterol” is thrown around a lot to describe a waxy substance that can build up in your arteries, but there are actually two forms of cholesterol—LDL and HDL. LDL cholesterol is known as ...

Many of the most common causes of high cholesterol are lifestyle-related; consuming fewer fatty foods and quitting smoking could benefit your heart.

According to the experts, people who would most benefit from an Apo B test are people: who have metabolic syndrome, diabetes ...

These cholesterol level charts will show you what's normal for every age and gender. Plus, a few tips for staying within a ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I’m a healthy and fairly active 62-year-old female. My blood pressure and cholesterol levels have always been very good, and there’s no history of heart issues in my immediate family.

February is a month decorated with love and hearts in anticipation of Valentine’s Day, but it’s also Heart Health Month. It is important to know your numbers and stay healthy, but should you develop ...

So my cardiologist is up my ass to get my HDL up. It was 32 the first time I got it checked, now it is up to 45 but he still wants more. I managed to bump my LDL up to 110 from 80ish, but I attribute ...