It's a big word for a common problem: high cholesterol. Learn what causes hyperlipidemia and how to treat it to lower heart disease risk and more.

Wilemon—who had known since she was a teenager that she had extremely high cholesterol—was certain she was having a heart ...

There can be a genetic link for high cholesterol, but for the majority of us, lifestyle and diet will be the key deciding factors in how high it goes.

Cholesterol (ko-LES-ter-ol) is a fatty substance found in the body. (1) It moves around the body in the blood by attaching itself to proteins, creating molecules known as lipoproteins. (2) ...

Symptoms of High Cholesterol High cholesterol doesn’t have symptoms. So you can be unaware that your levels are getting too high. That’s why it’s important to find out what your cholesterol ...

Obesity is a risk factor for hyperlipidemia (high cholesterol). Learn more about the connection between them and how improving one may improve the other.

Ninety-five million American adults, or about 2 in 5, live with high cholesterol. Here’s everything you need to know to treat and prevent it.

Often labeled as “bad” cholesterol, LDL is a type of lipoprotein particle found in your blood. At higher levels, it can contribute to heart disease.

There can be a genetic link for high cholesterol, but for the majority of us, lifestyle and diet will be the key deciding factors in how high it goes.