Pumping ability reduced in those with undesirable blood levels, analysis shows

Down by 30 percent, but those with high levels often don't know it, study finds

Increased cholesterol levels worry researchers

It was found less effective than extended-release niacin, or Niaspan

Study in mice suggests link between intestinal microbes, diet and obesity

Comparison of plans finds differences in mood despite similar weight loss

Two studies dispel longstanding fears about possible connection

PFCs are found in packaging, paper and exposures were evident in most people, researchers say

Kids are purchasing cheap junk food on way to and from school, survey finds

Drugs could help those who only have high levels of inflammation, experts say

Older adults who ate healthy and remained active were protected, study finds

Review of studies involving 40,000 people points up benefits

In turn, that meant heart risks were raised, researcher says

High cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and smoking raise Alzheimer's risk

Success has spawned similar efforts across the U.S., report finds

New research finds eating healthy, moderate activity are protective

Discovery could lead to new treatment targets, researchers say

In animal study, drug blocks cell death characteristic of the disease

Not all items on the Mediterranean diet are equally beneficial, study shows

Survey of nine countries finds improvements over 10-year period

Red yeast rice does well in small trial, but there are potential risks

Study found subbing plant-based proteins for animal ones also lowered cholesterol

Too many rely on drugs to fix what healthy living would cure, researcher says

Triglycerides better predictor of neuropathy than blood glucose levels, study suggests

Why some people are more likely to have it

Study in mice finds added benefit from cholesterol-reducing agent

Once a survival tool, ability could be making people today fat, expert says

Prevention efforts 'have run out of steam,' expert says

Vegetables, nuts, and 'Mediterranean' fare most beneficial, researchers find

Study found worse cholesterol, blood vessel health than with South Beach, Ornish regimens

Cholesterol-lowering Crestor cut risk by 43%, study found

Cholesterol-lowering Crestor cut risk by 43 percent, study found

And those fats, called triglycerides, may contribute to heart risk, study says

Maximum benefit seen with tightest control of risk factors, researchers report

New prescribing criteria could prevent thousands of heart attacks

Study found they showed early signs of cardiovascular trouble

Study says blacks less likely to have high triglycerides than whites, Hispanics

Assessment urges more veggies plus restrictions on unhealthy options

Comparison of 4 diet plans finds all produce similar results

Fewer than 1% with high cholesterol, study shows

New advisory puts worries about possible link to heart disease to rest

Normal readings showed up in many who had heart attacks, study shows

Review says it lowered bad cholesterol more effectively than Zocor

Easy-to-follow tips can take the guilt, and the calories, out of the equation

To be used alone, or in combination with a statin

Medical advances, not lifestyle changes, are source of the improvement, AHA says

Cholesterol-lowering meds may actually help patients on rituximab, study suggests

Could be targets for drug treatment, researchers note

Maintaining weight, instead of dieting, is a good way to keep pounds off, experts say

Swapping out heavy ingredients can mean healthier eating without the guilt, experts say

Only 12 servings out of hundreds had nutrients that didn't contain it, researchers say

Study says triglyceride tests done without fasting simpler, better define those in danger

These particles carry cholesterol and triglycerides throughout the body

Crestor worked well in those with normal LDL but slightly elevated CRP levels, study finds

Eating these foods and reducing intake of high-fat dairy, eggs improve odds against disease

But it's not clear if the cholesterol-lowering drugs protect against the disease

Obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease can all cloud symptoms, study says

One-third lower mortality for hospitalized patients, study found

Greater risk of heart attack, and more complications later, studies find

Study finds tart powder reduced inflammation, cholesterol and belly fat

Sugary fare led to leptin resistance in rats that boosted obesity risk, study says

Mouse study suggests resveratrol impedes fatty buildup in the organ, which is linked to cirrhosis

Elevated lipoprotein (a) levels boost cardiovascular disease risk for some

Intensive medical treatment can prevent stroke, study says

Mouse study uncovers new class of hormones that could reverse obesity-related disease

Good living can reduce the risk of dying from heart disease and cancer, study shows

Using these levels as markers could help clinicians better treat patients, Chinese study finds

Stimulation of brown globules helps burn calories, hints of new ways to treat obesity

And the improvements in blood sugar and blood pressure last, even if weight comes back

Higher adiponectin levels may indicate underlying disease, study finds

Regular consumption had little effect on LDL levels, study finds

Rather than drugs, they urge early lifestyle, dietary changes

Long-term omega-3 consumption appears to combat some traditional risk factors, study finds

Tips to serve your family healthy meals for less

Latest multi-country study shows troubled cholesterol drug no better than placebo at easing cardiovascular events in targeted patients

Pediatricians look to help those at risk of obesity or with high cholesterol

Study finds Mediterranean and low-carb diets work just as well as low-fat ones

Children as young as 2 should be tested for high cholesterol, group says

But experts aren't ready to embrace the findings as fact

Nutrition Facts panel makes it tough to make healthy choices, study shows

European program shows improvement in diet and other factors

Mouse experiments might lead to new target for treating high cholesterol, researchers say

How you eat counts, study says, but nervous system also dictates weight gain, loss

Survey finds less than half of Americans know two particular fats boost cardiovascular health

Statins, which lower cholesterol, also lower PSA levels, a warning sign of disease

Condition can lead to heart attack and stroke, researchers note

The cholesterol-lowering drugs showed some benefits in preliminary trial

Risk for retinal vein blockage more than doubles when these conditions go untreated

Carotid bruits linked to increased odds of heart attack, death, study finds

Thyrotropin levels increasing even within normal range associated with dangers

No blood sample required with noninvasive cholesterol test, study shows

Behaviors in midlife can have an impact decades later, studies suggest

Study of doctors shows 7 eggs a week raise risk of dying

Doctors debate worth of lipid-lowering agent that combines 2 medications

Finding may explain reasons for higher risk of heart disease in these mothers

But the cost of such tests is a potential stumbling block, experts say

Cholesterol-associated variants increase risk and may be early indication, study shows

But Zocor, a statin, still offers significant heart benefits, researchers say

Like a midnight raid on the fridge for junk food -- sleep often suffers, study says