If you’re watching your cholesterol, you’re probably wary of foods known to be high in it. Some foods do earn cholesterol red flags -- think high-fat treats, meats high in saturated fats, and foods ...

If your doctor has ever told you to "keep an eye on your numbers," here's good news: The rules around what’s considered high cholesterol have gotten clearer—and a little more personal. In March, the ...

High cholesterol may trigger inflammation and vice versa. Certain lifestyle measures, such as dietary changes, may help reduce and prevent both high cholesterol and inflammation. Cholesterol is a type ...

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, ...

Jani Hall is a news editor for Health with a background in health and science journalism. Previously, she worked as a staff reporter for National Geographic. You can get a high cholesterol diagnosis ...

A person’s non-high-density lipoprotein (non-HDL) cholesterol level is the amount of potentially harmful cholesterol in their body. High non-HDL cholesterol levels can be an indicator of ...

Klein is a contributor for TIME. Klein is a contributor for TIME. Almost 25 million adults in the U.S. have high cholesterol, which puts them at a higher risk for a heart attack or stroke in the next ...

High cholesterol contributes to increased blood pressure by damaging the arteries, requiring the heart to work harder to pump blood through them. High cholesterol and high blood pressure often occur ...

High cholesterol is often painted as a one-way ticket to heart disease, but science and real-life stories tell a more complex tale. Not everyone with high cholesterol ends up in a cardiologist’s ...