Cholesterol Management

New guidelines are urging that all children between the ages of 9 and 11 be screened for high cholesterol.

The CDC says in a new report that about two-thirds of adults in the U.S. who have high cholesterol levels and about half who have high blood pressure are not being treated as effectively as they could be, unnecessarily raising their risk of stroke or heart attacks.

Cholesterol in eggs is lower than before, according to a new analysis done by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Higher levels of HDL “good” cholesterol may protect against colon cancer, findings from a large European study suggest.

People who take steps to alter their lifestyles and eat healthier diets can significantly reduce high levels of triglycerides, a type of blood fat that is associated with heart and blood vessel problems as well as with other diseases, the American Heart Association says.

An early report of a new study shows that the first-generation bisphosphonate, Didronel, in combination with the cholesterol drug Lipitor, reduced abdominal aortic plaques by about 12% in people with high cholesterol, compared to 1% in people on Lipitor alone.

Due to muscle injury risk, the FDA says no new patients should start taking the 80 mg dose of the cholesterol-lowering drug simvastatin (found in Zocor, Vytorin, and Simcor).

A diet that incorporates cholesterol-lowering foods like soy, nuts, and plant sterols may work better at lowering cholesterol levels than a traditional low-fat diet.

An experimental pill that boosts levels of "good" HDL cholesterol produced encouraging results in a mid-stage study, researchers say.

High cholesterol levels are associated with changes in the brain that are characteristic of Alzheimer’s disease, a new study shows.

An experimental pill that boosts levels of HDL "good" cholesterol has shown promising results in a mid-stage study.

WebMD's FAQ on generic Lipitor: Will generic Lipitor be the same? Can I still get brand-name Lipitor? Should I switch to Lipitor? Should I switch to another statin drug? How much will generic Lipitor cost? And more.

All that added sugar in the diets of typical teens could increase their risk for heart disease, a striking new study suggests.

All that added sugar in the diets of typical teens could increase their risk for heart disease, a striking new study suggests.

Encouraging children to make healthy lifestyle changes before they reach adulthood, including regular exercise and not smoking, can help lower the children’s blood cholesterol levels and potentially reverse their risk of developing heart disease as they age.

Having higher HDL, or “good” cholesterol, may reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease, new research suggests.

An experimental pill that boosts levels of "good" HDL cholesterol has cleared a major safety hurdle, renewing hopes of fighting heart disease in a new way.

Adding certain foods to your diet can help lower cholesterol – if you do it correctly. Here’s how to use foods effectively to bring down high cholesterol.

How dietary fiber protects heart health and helps lower cholesterol.

WebMD provides tips for things you can do now to help lower your bad cholesterol levels. From diet to medications, find the first steps here.

High risk cholesterol is often silent, damaging arteries without symptoms. Do you know the risks?

The amount of active ingredients in red yeast rice supplements may vary widely, and some of the popular cholesterol-lowering products may also contain a toxic agent.