Around 6% of Americans have lousy LDL cholesterol levels of 160 to 189 mg/dL and around 2% have levels of 190 mg/dL or more. Many of those folks have no idea they're walking around with a timebomb in ...

I gave my cardiologist a heart attack. Well—not literally. But when a cardiologist sees an LDL cholesterol of 574 mg/dL, their eyes bug out like they’re a human-sized fruit fly. And I understand why.

May 4—(Family Features) These days, wellness information is practically everywhere you turn. Do this; don't do that. Eat more of this; eat less of that. This is good for you; that is bad. It can be ...

LDL stands for low-density lipoproteins. LDL is commonly known as the “bad” cholesterol. LDL apheresis is a treatment that removes bad cholesterol from the blood. Many people can treat high ...

This is one time when having the blues is a good thing. "As a cardiologist, I regularly recommend blueberries to my patients as part of a heart-healthy diet," Dr. Aaron Feingold, MD, director of ...

Getting your cholesterol checked and talking with your doctor about steps to control high cholesterol could save your life. If you, or someone you love, has experienced a heart attack or stroke, you ...

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’ ...

Chances are, your cholesterol isn’t something you think too much about. When it comes to your health, your thoughts may already be preoccupied with figuring out more ways to get protein, how to get ...

"Clinical studies indicate that regular blueberry consumption can lead to modest improvements in total cholesterol levels," Dr. Feingold continues. "More importantly, blueberries appear to help ...