The foods we eat contribute to high cholesterol. The worst foods include full-fat dairy products such as whole milk, butter, and cheese.

New FDA-approved cholesterol drug carries hefty price tag Millions of patients with high cholesterol will soon have a promising - but pricey - new option for treatment.

The Food and Drug Administration just approved Liptruzet, a new cholesterol-lowering pill that combines the generically available ingredient available in Pfizer's Lipitor with Merck's Zetia. Merck ...

A new study provides further reassurance to patients and healthcare providers that you don’t have to fast overnight when having your blood drawn to check your cholesterol and other key ...

Cholesterol is a fatty substance that is essential for various bodily functions, but high levels of 'bad' cholesterol can ...

For people with coronary heart disease, regular monitoring of bloodstream cholesterol levels is essential – and it typically requires the drawing of blood samples. A new system, however, is ...

The red meat or white meat debate is a draw: Eating white meat, such as poultry, will have an identical effect on your cholesterol level as eating red beef, new research indicates.

Many fish oil supplements are marketed as helpful for people seeking to manage their cholesterol levels. But do they work that way if you take them daily?

A new probiotic lowered LDL "bad" cholesterol and total cholesterol in patients with high cholesterol. The probiotic reduced molecules known as cholesterol ester saturated fatty acids, which have ...

High cholesterol and high blood pressure before the age of 55 may have a lasting impact on your chances of developing heart disease later in life, according to a new study.

CHICAGO — The world of cholesterol management and coronary disease prevention has come a long way since 2013, when a major practice guideline document called for radical shifts in strategies for ...