An online calculator developed to help doctors identify risks and treatment options associated with high cholesterol overestimates such risks by as much as 150 percent, according to a research letter ...

Last week, the nation's leading heart organizations released a sweeping new set of guidelines for lowering cholesterol, along with an online calculator meant to help doctors assess risks and treatment ...

Total cholesterol levels of 125-200 mg/dL are optimal for heart health. Genetics, diet, activity levels, smoking, and excessive drinking can affect your cholesterol levels. Regular exercise and a ...

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’ cholesterol) was solidly under 120 mg/dl. Over the past ...