LDL cholesterol, often called “bad” cholesterol, is significant in heart health. It’s a waxy substance in the blood that can accumulate in artery walls, forming plaque. This plaque buildup, known as ...

Regulating cholesterol levels is crucial for heart health. There are two types of cholesterol (we'll explain the difference between "good" and "bad" shortly), and if you have too much of the kind that ...

You might have high LDL cholesterol and not even know it. We spoke to experts about how to monitor this health stat so you ...

This article is brought to you by Ochsner Health. My cholesterol has been on the rise for the past few years – and not just a slow creep. For most of my life, my LDL (often referred to as ‘bad’ ...