Research indicates that trans fat raises LDL cholesterol. The FDA now requires food manufacturers to list the amount of trans fat a food contains on the label.

Certain types of fats can actually help your heart, so you don't need to avoid fat altogether. Instead, watch how much and what type you eat.

In certain cases, it is possible that you may not need drugs to keep your cholesterol in check.

Eggs are a great protein source. If you're on a diet, protein helps satisfy your hunger.

Butter, margarine, and “buttery” oil-based spreads have one thing in common: All consist almost entirely of fat. So, is one product better for you than another? It all depends on the product’s saturated fat and/or trans fat content, both of which raise LDL ("bad") cholesterol and increase the risk for coronary heart disease.

If you, your parents, or your parents' siblings had a heart attack before age 55, you should have your child's cholesterol tested.

Scientists have learned that other substances may give you and your doctor new clues about your heart disease risk. And that's good news. Coronary heart disease, in which fatty deposits build up in your arteries, is the nation's top killer.

High cholesterol contributes to heart disease, which kills more Americans than all cancers combined.

The amount of cholesterol in your blood has a lot to do with your chances of getting heart disease.

According to the American Heart Association, there are five main types of cholesterol-lowering medications.