When you have excess LDL cholesterol in the blood, it can lead to heart attack, stroke, and other cardiovascular problems.

A new study has found that high cholesterol increases the 30-year risk of heart disease, even in healthy women.

New research found that high levels of ‘good cholesterol’ in the blood were associated with an increased risk of glaucoma, an incurable condition that leads to vision loss. The findings call for ...

Both low and high levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) are associated with an increased risk for age-related macular degeneration (AMD). This study also identified a potential novel ...

Medically reviewed by Elizabeth Barnes, RDN Key Takeaways Lamb can be high in saturated fat and increase cholesterol levels ...

Fluctuating LDL and total cholesterol levels in older adults may indicate increased dementia and cognitive decline risk. Higher cholesterol variability correlates with a greater incidence of dementia ...