Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance that your body produces naturally, mostly your liver. Sounds gross, but your body can't function without it! You need cholesterol to make hormones like ...

Your body makes cholesterol naturally through the liver and other organs. The foods you eat also may contain cholesterol. What your doctor advises on cholesterol levels may depend on many factors ...

Good (HDL) cholesterol may raise glaucoma risk, while ‘bad’ (LDL) cholesterol could lower the risk of vision loss from ...

People who eat a certain controversial diet could be at risk of this unusual symptom and the associated health risks of high ...

"Good" (HDL) cholesterol, usually considered to be beneficial for health, may be linked to a heightened risk of the serious ...

Doctors weighed in on whether saturated fat or dietary cholesterol had more of an effect on your cardiovascular system and why. Related: How Long Does a Heart Attack Last? Cardiologists Explain ...