As you visit the doctor over the years, you may notice certain numbers in your bloodwork slowly creeping up. Cholesterol, a waxy substance found in every cell of your body, is vital to its functioning ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I had a very unpleasant experience a few days ago, and I'd like your opinion. I am 90 years old and was awakened early in the morning with an extreme heaviness in my chest. I have a ...

I’m never more annoying than when I have a bug bite. Unfortunately for those around me, I typically have bug bites from April through October. The only thing that’s worked for me is what my best ...

You’ve probably had a standard lipid panel at a routine physical, since it’s generally recommended every four to six years for healthy adults, and more often for those with heart disease or diabetes.

GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - A new medication is helping patients lower their cholesterol in a major way. For the first time, the treatment is available in a pill form. The once-daily tablet, ...