BALTIMORE, MD — US researchers have devised and validated a novel method of estimating LDL-cholesterol levels [1]. The new method, which was tested and validated in more than 1.3 million individuals, ...

Most people worry about bad cholesterol, LDL, but there's another type that often slips under the radar: VLDL cholesterol. VLDL, or very-low-density lipoprotein, carries triglycerides in the blood.

Jessica Migala has been a health, fitness, and nutrition writer for almost 15 years. She has contributed to more than 40 print and digital publications, including Health and Runner's World. Jessica ...

When it comes to cholesterol, numbers matter. Too much of this fatty, waxy substance in your blood can lead to artery clogs that put you at risk for heart disease, a heart attack, or a stroke. You ...

You call it high cholesterol. Your doctor calls it hyperlipidemia, or dyslipidemia. No matter what name you use, it's a common problem. The term covers several disorders that result in extra fats, ...

High levels of low or very low density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL or VLDL) hurt your heart health and raise your risk of future health problems through a process known as atherosclerosis.

It is well known that variation in serum lipid and lipoprotein levels is associated with the development and progression of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. Epidemiological studies demonstrate ...