High cholesterol in women can arise from modifiable factors like diet and activity, or non-modifiable ones like age, hormones, and genetics. Some factors can't be changed, but healthy lifestyle ...

High cholesterol, or hypercholesterolemia, affects nearly 1 in 3 American adults—yet it often goes undetected until a serious event like a heart attack or stroke occurs. It's one of the major ...

New ACC/AHA guidelines urge earlier cholesterol screening and treatment, focusing on lifetime heart risks.

And menopause marks an essential time for women to check in on their health. Read More: How to Lower Your Cholesterol Naturally Before women go through menopause, which typically arrives around age 51 ...

Millions more adults should consider starting cholesterol-lowering medications earlier to reduce their risk of heart attack and stroke, according to new medical guidance.

Major medical organizations updated the cholesterol playbook for the first time in years, with new risk tools, lower targets ...

Cholesterol is a waxy substance in your blood. Your body needs cholesterol to build healthy cells. Having too much cholesterol can increase your risk of heart disease. When you have high cholesterol, ...

Lifestyle habits can help manage cholesterol, but sometimes levels remain high despite best efforts. Genetic variants, like familial hypercholesterolemia and ApoE, make some people more susceptible to ...

The AHA urges doctors to begin screening and treating patients who are still in their 30s, well before the risks of a heart attack and stroke are higher.

Table full of healthy foods, including nuts, edamame, beans, and vegetables - 5PH/Shutterstock High cholesterol has serious implications for our long-term health. In fact, according to the World Heart ...

(NewsNation) — One person dies every 33 seconds from heart disease, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. One of the leading risk factors for heart disease is high cholesterol.