High levels of low or very low density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL or VLDL) hurt your heart health and raise your risk of future health problems through a process known as atherosclerosis.

Dr Vinayak Agrawal explains why knowing your cholesterol ratio is necessary. Here is how you can calculate it and what it ...

Excess cholesterol is known to form artery-clogging plaques that can lead to stroke, arterial disease, heart attack, and more, making it the focus of many heart health campaigns. Fortunately, this ...

A viral debate questions olive oil’s heart-health status. Here’s what dietitians say about how canola oil and olive oil really affect your cholesterol. Reviewed by Dietitian Casey Wing, RD, CD Both ...

Vascular plaque. It starts with inflammation. Perhaps your blood pressure has been a little too high for a little too long, putting strain on your blood vessels. Small particles—lipoproteins ...

A groundbreaking study from IIT Bombay reveals a new cellular mechanism that reduces harmful blood lipids while preventing fat buildup in the liver, paving the way for innovative treatments for ...