As new medical guidelines emphasize earlier cholesterol screening, many people are asking a simple question: what are the symptoms of high cholesterol? The surprising answer is there usually aren’t ...

Plus, how often you should get your levels checked.

Cholesterol is a waxy substance that's found in the fats (lipids) in your blood. While your body needs cholesterol to continue building healthy cells, having high cholesterol can increase your risk ...

Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance that is produced by the liver. It is found in all body cells and is crucial for ...

Cardiologists explain the biggest misconception around heart health, and why waiting for symptoms is "the wrong strategy." ...

Share on Pinterest New AHA guidelines focus on earlier cholesterol screening and treatment. Image Credit: Olga Pankova/Getty Images The American College of Cardiology (ACC), the American Heart ...

Experts say 59% of adults are living with the condition which can lead to a heart attack or stroke ...

A nurse takes a patient's blood pressure at Holton Community Hospital in Holton, Kansas, on Feb. 18. (Arin Yoon/Reuters) There’s been a lot of talk about chronic diseases lately and rightly so. Heart ...

Figures show 59% or people are at risk of a deadly conditon but some simple changes can make a massive difference ...

Many people could be living with high cholesterol without being aware of it, according to Heart UK – a charity committed to ...

Heart disease is the No. 1 cause of death in women and symptoms go beyond heart-related markers. Dr Bhojraj warns how ...