San Diego, CA - In a study of more than 500 patients who were undergoing angiography, the oxidized LDL (OxLDL)/apolipoprotein B-100 (ApoB) ratio was related to the level of Lp(a) lipoprotein, and both ...

“You are going to die young.” The first time I heard those six words, they were jarring. And I chuckle when I hear them.

VLDL primarily carries triglycerides for energy use, while LDL mainly transports cholesterol; both are essential for bodily functions but can be potentially harmful in excess. High levels of both VLDL ...

Dear Dr. Roach: Several years ago, I started going to a new doctor, who said the way to get the correct cholesterol number is to divide the HDL into the LDL, and if the answer is not 2.5 or lower, I ...

According to the World Health Organization, cardiovascular disease accounts for nearly one-third (32%) of all deaths ...

Finally, there’s good news about many of our favorite Christmas foods. A turkey meal with all – well, most – of the trimmings and a traditional dessert can lower your LDL ‘bad’ cholesterol levels and ...

Increasing your intake of monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats, while limiting trans fats, may improve cholesterol levels and support heart health. Lifestyle changes like maintaining a healthy ...

Fatty meats are high in saturated fat which can raise cholesterol, so it's best to focus on lean meats, oily fish, and ...