High cholesterol itself typically doesn't have noticeable symptoms. A blood test is the only way to find out if you have it.

Dr. Rebecca Larson, dietician and assistant professor at Augusta University, explains more.

According to the CDC, more than 85 million people have high cholesterol, but most people don't have any symptoms at all. That ...

Two warning signs of a "silent killer" condition could appear on the face. These lesser-known signs could signal high ...

Many people think all cholesterol is bad, but that is not the case. With so many conflicting messages and advice out there, it can be hard to make sense of it all. So experts have broken down the ...

Statins are one of our most powerful tools in the war against high cholesterol, but there are several persistent myths about their safety ...

As you age, your doctor’s interest in your cholesterol level is likely to increase. That’s no coincidence. High cholesterol ...

New guidelines for managing cholesterol call for more aggressive prevention and earlier treatment, including a recommendation that all adults be tested once for lipoprotein(a), a genetic risk marker ...

Two warning signs can sometimes appear on the face ...

Understand the SGOT test, its normal range, causes of elevated levels, symptoms to watch for, and practical ways to lower ...

High cholesterol often has no symptoms, but xanthelasma and corneal arcus are two warning signs that can appear on the face ...

Is cholesterol really the villain? Dr. Mukesh Goel of Apollo Hospitals explains the critical difference between essential fats and dangerous LDL buildup.