How well HDL functions may matter more than how high the level is, research suggests
Study found those who consumed the most showed more signs of pending cardiovascular trouble
Poor lifestyle factors such as gaining body fat, smoking linked to high-risk levels, study finds
Processed foods may contribute to high cholesterol seen in foxes, raccoons
Without lifestyle changes too, people remain susceptible to chronic health problems
Diet, exercise, medication employed to cope with extraordinarily high levels
40% of study patients with skin disorder had factors such as diabetes, obesity
And threats to heart can be seen in children as young as 9, second study says
Results need to be confirmed in larger studies, experts note
Small Swedish study refutes conventional wisdom, but some experts skeptical
Strategy reduced risk but increased side effects, researchers found
Study found evidence of higher 'good' cholesterol levels and decreased 'bad' levels
When malnutrition, inflammation are not present, high levels raise heart disease risk, research shows
Readings should be done at the same time in woman's cycle, researchers say
High-dose users with very low 'bad' cholesterol don't benefit, researchers say
About half get tested, while up to one-quarter have high 'bad' levels, research shows
McDonald's, Burger King and Wendy's sizzle increasingly fewer fries in the unhealthful fats, study shows
Researchers suggest that universal testing may be a better option
But connection needs to be confirmed by future study, researcher says
Nearly 1 in 5 survivors risks another attack when doctors fail to prescribe the meds, study shows
High calorie count, though, means restraint would be wise, expert says
But researcher adds it's still a good choice for losing weight
Another study suggests that stress weighs heavily on the hearts of police, firefighters
Study findings underscore the importance of exercise and proper nutrition, expert says
Salt and preservatives may be the culprits, researchers suggest
Someday, leptin could free people with type 1 disease from daily injections, expert predicts
Obese, overweight at greatest risk for heart disease as adults, CDC report notes
Cholesterol levels, while important, shouldn't be overriding concern, study says
'Bad' levels down in rats when resin was part of diet, study finds
Studies also report on statin dosages and lifestyle factors that affect the heart
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
Two studies dispel longstanding fears about possible connection
PFCs are found in packaging, paper and exposures were evident in most people, researchers say
Drugs could help those who only have high levels of inflammation, experts say
High cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and smoking raise Alzheimer's risk
Cholesterol-lowering drugs may help young hearts, but long-term use raises concerns
Success has spawned similar efforts across the U.S., report finds
Discovery could lead to new treatment targets, researchers say
In animal study, drug blocks cell death characteristic of the disease
Survey of nine countries finds improvements over 10-year period
Red yeast rice does well in small trial, but there are potential risks
Duodenal switch may be more effective than gastric bypass, researchers say
Why some people are more likely to have it
Study in mice finds added benefit from cholesterol-reducing agent
Prevention efforts 'have run out of steam,' expert says
Drugs such as olanzapine, quetiapine may also lower 'good' cholesterol, researchers say
Study found worse cholesterol, blood vessel health than with South Beach, Ornish regimens