Medical research shows that high levels of cholesterol are associated with heart disease, the nation's number one killer. One in five Americans has high cholesterol -- find out if you're at risk. See more »

Unless you've been hiding under a giant cheeseburger for the past decade, you probably know that having high cholesterol is bad for you. But it's not all created equal, and knowing the difference will help you to make sense of your cholesterol test. See more »

Cities have banned them, citizens have sued over them and cholesterol levels have soared because of them. Why are a couple of bonded hydrogen and carbon atoms regarded as evil incarnate? See more »

Do you need to lower you cholesterol? Here is an eight step plan to lower your cholesterol. See more »

Do you know if you are at risk for high cholesterol? Find out if you are susceptible to this illness and what you can do to prevent this disease from effecting your body. See more »

We've all heard of "good" and "bad" cholesterol, and you may even know which is LDL and which is HDL. It's important for doctors to know the levels of each. Find out how each type affects your heart and what the levels tell you. See more »

Many foods and supplements claim to lower cholesterol. But do they really work? Learn which foods are beneficial, which have no effect, and why most of them are not recommended by doctors. See more »

Foods and supplements that can help lower cholesterol are a powerful tool in the fight against heart disease. Learn which foods, as part of a healthy diet, act as the most potent cholesterol-lowering agents. See more »

Making changes in your lifestyle can aid in lowering cholesterol levels that will positively impact you health. Learn more about making changes to lower cholesterol in this article. See more »

Dietary changes are a solution to lowering high cholesterol levels. Find out what can be done to your diet that can have a positive influence in correcting your cholesterol levels. See more »