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They can go far towards improving your heart health.

You might have high LDL cholesterol and not even know it. We spoke to experts about how to monitor this health stat so you can live a healthier, longer life.

If you’ve listened to the radio or opened a webpage in the past year, you may have seen or heard ads promoting lipoprotein(a), or Lp(a), testing to help people identify risks for heart disease. But, ...

This article is brought to you by Ochsner Health. My cholesterol has been on the rise for the past few years – and not just a slow creep. For most of my life, my LDL (often referred to as ‘bad’ ...

Brigham and Women's Hospital investigators link very high lipoprotein(a) with a higher 30-year risk of major cardiovascular ...

There’s a good reason why high cholesterol is known as a “silent killer”. In most cases it has no symptoms but potentially ...

This article was reviewed by Felix Gussone, MD. Key Takeaways: Cholesterol is a key building block for testosterone. Through ...

Some of the changes that occur during the menopausal transition can affect your cholesterol levels. These include decreased estrogen, loss of muscle mass, weight gain, and insulin resistance.

Lipoprotein(a) levels greater 30 mg/dL linked to increased 30-year risk for major CV events and coronary heart disease.