Both low and high levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) are associated with an increased risk for age-related macular degeneration (AMD). This study also identified a potential novel ...

Fluctuating LDL and total cholesterol levels in older adults may indicate increased dementia and cognitive decline risk. Higher cholesterol variability correlates with a greater incidence of dementia ...

Doctors often recommend getting cholesterol levels checked frequently because unhealthy cholesterol levels can lead to ...

"Medical Journeys" is a set of clinical resources reviewed by doctors, meant for physicians and other healthcare professionals as well as the patients they serve. Each episode of this journey through ...

If you've been diagnosed with elevated cholesterol levels, you'll certainly want to limit your intake of certain kinds of food, particularly saturated fats.

Medically reviewed by Keri Peterson, MD Key Takeaways High cholesterol affects about 10% to 11.3% of Americans aged 20 and ...

The most comprehensive research into cholesterol ever conducted in the UK has found 54% of Brits could have high total cholesterol levels. Now a medical expert says the recent switch from measuring ...

High cholesterol may trigger inflammation and vice versa. Certain lifestyle measures, such as dietary changes, may help reduce and prevent both high cholesterol and inflammation. Cholesterol is a type ...

Elevated interferon levels are independently linked to key metabolic abnormalities in SLE, including dyslipidemia and pancreatic β‑cell dysfunction.