Regulating cholesterol levels is crucial for heart health. There are two types of cholesterol (we'll explain the difference between "good" and "bad" shortly), and if you have too much of the kind that ...

New research challenges the belief that higher HDL, or 'good' cholesterol, always protects heart health. Studies suggest benefits plateau above 60 mg/dL, with levels over 90 mg/dL linked to increased ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I’m 80 years old. My doctor ordered a fasting blood test, which showed that my LDL cholesterol is 119 mg/dL; my HDL is 68 mg/dL; my cholesterol/HDL ratio is 3-to-1; my total ...

You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m 80 years old. My doctor ordered a fasting blood test, ...