To stay on top of your health, there are key numbers you need to know. Dr. Akshay Syal joins TODAY with a breakdown of what ...

Studies show that an LDL level at or below 100 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL) is ideal for most adults. If you have a ...

Dear Doctors: I had my physical last fall, and it included some blood tests. One of them showed that my cholesterol levels rose a bit since last year. My doctor says that if they keep rising, I should ...

The Mediterranean diet has been shown to help lower cholesterol levels. It delivers fiber and antioxidants, limits saturated ...

Your cholesterol numbers might predict your brain health, not just your heart health. New research shows people with lower ...

You might have high LDL cholesterol and not even know it. We spoke to experts about how to monitor this health stat so you ...

Cholesterol, it’s a waxy, fat-like substance your body needs to function. But too much of it can increase your risk for heart disease and stroke. Nearly 40 percent of Americans have high cholesterol ...

Start your day with these heart-healthy breakfast options to help improve your cholesterol, according to dietitians.

Struggling to manage your cholesterol through diet alone? Your snack cabinet, or more specifically, what’s missing from your snack cabinet, could be the key. A study found that eating pecans may lower ...

CARDIO—AEROBIC ACTIVITIES like walking, running, swimming, and cycling—not only reduces total cholesterol, LDL, vLDL and ...

Dear Doctors: I had my physical last fall, and it included some blood tests. One of them showed that my cholesterol levels rose a bit since last year. My doctor says that if they keep going up, I ...

(Family Features) 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, have experienced a heart ...