Cholesterol is found in all the cells of the body. This cholesterol is necessary for making hormones in our body, vitamin D, and elements necessary for digesting food. Cholesterol is of two types, one ...

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Maintaining normal cholesterol levels does not eliminate the risk of heart attacks. Inflammation, genetics, and lifestyle choices also play significant roles in determining heart health. Regular ...

Cholesterol is a waxy substance found in your blood. Although your body needs cholesterol to create healthy cells, having too much of it can increase your chance of developing heart disease. What ...

Cholesterol is a fatty substance produced in the liver that is necessary for your body to function, with there being both 'good' and 'bad' cholesterol to be found. It helps the body build cells as ...

Normal LDL cholesterol levels are associated with the build-up of atherosclerotic plaques in our arteries even in those with so-called optimal risk factors by current standards: blood pressure under ...