Cholesterol. Just hearing the word might make you picture clogged arteries, stern lectures from your doctor, or that salad you reluctantly ordered instead of fries. But cholesterol isn’t the villain ...

High cholesterol, or hypercholesterolemia, affects nearly 1 in 3 American adults—yet it often goes undetected until a serious event like a heart attack or stroke occurs. It's one of the major ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." NEARLY 11 PERCENT of men have high total cholesterol, meaning they have too much fat in their blood. This ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. May 4—(Family Features) These days, wellness information is practically everywhere you turn. Do this; don't do that. Eat more of ...

(Family Features) About 38% of American adults have high cholesterol, which can be caused by poor lifestyle habits or genetics, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Having a ...