High cholesterol is often dubbed the “silent killer” because it progresses for years without clear symptoms, until serious ...

Xanthelasma is referred to as soft yellowish fatty deposits on the eyelids, right next to the eye and are harmless. However, it also indicates that cholesterol or some other lipid disorder is present.

A symptom that appears on your eyes could be a sign that you need to get checked out for high cholesterol. Cholesterol is a ...

One of the early warning signs of high cholesterol can often be detected during a routine eye exam. Your optician may notice ...

Despite appearances, lean individuals can develop non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), now known as metabolic ...

Spot the silent signs of high cholesterol before it’s too late! These 10 warning symptoms may reveal dangerously high LDL ...

A new study identifies how the molecule, called ApoM, can clear harmful cholesterol deposits linked to macular degeneration ...

A new study from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis identifies a possible way to slow or block progression ...

Washington University researchers found that raising a molecule called ApoM helps eye cells sweep away harmful cholesterol ...

Findings could help explain the links between macular degeneration and cardiovascular disease, which both worsen with age.

When cholesterol levels rise, especially low-density lipoprotein (LDL) or "bad" cholesterol, fatty deposits can accumulate in ...