Research shows that people who have diets high in fruits and vegetables have higher HDL cholesterol levels and a better total ...

Thankfully, having high cholesterol doesn’t necessarily mean you should avoid all cholesterol-rich foods. Recent research has found that specific cholesterol-rich foods, such as full-fat milk, yogurt ...

For decades, patients were told to skip breakfast—or even go hungry for half a day—before having their cholesterol checked. The idea was that fasting for at least eight hours would help produce more ...

The Boston Heart Cholesterol Balance test measures production and absorption markers in blood samples. This can help determine treatment for lowering low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol. By ...

Your doctor hands you a cholesterol report filled with abbreviations and numbers. The test measures four key components that predict the risk of heart disease and stroke. Understanding what these ...