Diet is key to lowering bad cholesterol

Much has been written about the link between heart disease and cholesterol.

Check your health by the numbers

The absence of symptoms doesn't necessarily equate to goodhealth.

Cholesterol program at Weston Senior Center

Weston seniors may learn about cholesterol and how to control it at a special presentation Wednesday, Sept. 8, at the Weston Senior Activities Center.

Dr. Paul G. Donohue: Can cholesterol become too low?

Dear Dr. Donohue: I am a 78-year-old male and have blood tests and physicals every year. In 2001, my cholesterol was 225 mg/dL (5.8 mmol/L). Every year it was lower, until this year it was 94 (2.4). My LDL was 29 (.75), and my triglycerides 36 (0.4). My weight stays between 138 and 144 pounds. I am 5 feet 6 inches tall. My appetite is good. I am not nor have I ever been on a low-cholesterol diet ...

AstraZeneca Encourages All Americans to Take Steps to Manage Their Cholesterol This National Cholesterol Education Month

AstraZeneca urges Americans to take important steps to manage their cholesterol during National Cholesterol Education Month in September. Based on current estimates, 102 million Americans aged 20 years or older have borderline high or high cholesterol.