Researchers at the University of Michigan Medical School and VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System say healthcare providers should take a more complete look at an individual’s risk factors for heart disease and stroke before prescribing cholesterol-lowering statin medications to treat high cholesterol. The study, published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, suggests that doctors should tailor high cholesterol treatments based on individuals’ risk factors including age, family history, diabetes, high blood pressure, smoking status and C-reactive protein (CRP) levels.

Nuts and avocados, along with other foods that contain monounsaturated fats, have been found to help enforce good cholesterol levels, according to FOX News.

A new study has revealed that dark chocolate may have a significant effect on cholesterol levels in diabetics and may also reduce the chance of heart disease, according to The International Business Times.

New research has shown that red onions might significantly reduce the chance of a heart attack or stroke because of their capacity to reduce low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, according to The Daily Mail.

While high levels of cholesterol are known to negatively impact cardiovascular health, those who are suffering from chronic kidney disease (CKD) may actually be unaffected by these factors, according to a new study cited in HealthDay News.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning consumers that taking higher doses of the cholesterol-lowering statin drug Zocor^® may carry an increased risk of muscle injury. Muscle pain and weakness, called myopathy, is a known side effect of all cholesterol-lowering drugs classified as statins.

Children who have been exposed to the chemicals used in the manufacturing process of non-stick pots and pans have been found to have higher levels of cholesterol, according to WebMD.com.

New research has found that a woman’s menstrual cycle can affect her cholesterol levels.

A new study has found that following a low-carbohydrate diet may improve cholesterol by increasing HDL – or "good" – cholesterol.

A 20-year study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine refutes the common assumption that non-optimal cholesterol levels are insignificant during young adulthood and suggests a stronger emphasis on early lifestyle intervention.