High cholesterol - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic Cholesterol is a waxy substance found in the blood The body needs cholesterol to build healthy cells But high levels of cholesterol can raise the risk of heart disease With high cholesterol, fats and other substances can build up in blood vessels called arteries This buildup is called plaque
2026 ACC AHA Multisociety Dyslipidemia Guideline Released This new guideline addresses primordial, primary, and secondary prevention, provides guidance for care of adults and children, restores treatment goals for low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) based on risk, and replaces the 2018 AHA ACC Multisociety Guideline on the Management of Blood Cholesterol
Cholesterol Management Center - WebMD Here you'll find in-depth cholesterol information including cholesterol-lowering drugs, and other promising treatments
Cholesterol in the Blood - Johns Hopkins Medicine Cholesterol is a fat-like, waxy substance that helps your body make cell membranes, many hormones, and vitamin D The cholesterol in your blood comes from two sources: the foods you eat and your liver Your liver makes all the cholesterol your body needs