Looking to protect your heart health? Check out these five tips for managing your cholesterol.

There are some things about our health that we can't control, but if you take control of your diet, you can control more health factors than you might think — including your cholesterol.

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new medication to lower cholesterol in just two doses per year.

Understanding cholesterol is the first step in managing your cholesterol levels.

In spite of stroke-prevention efforts in recent years, stroke risk factors appear to be becoming more common, according to a new study.

Ditching the cheese and fatty meats for healthy fats like those that come from vegetable oils may have a positive effect on your cholesterol levels, according to a new scientific statement.

Lowering bad (LDL) cholesterol reduces the risk of heart disease. But some have expressed concerns over the health effects of lowering LDL cholesterol too much.

For those with ischemic heart disease, statins are recommended. But not all patients may benefit from statins, according to a new JAMA Internal Medicine study.

The first generic version of Crestor (rosuvastatin) has received approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

In a new study, researchers took a closer look at the relationship between statins, cholesterol and colorectal cancer.