Experts disagree on screening children for a disorder tied to high cholesterol

One in 500 kids has an inherited disorder that causes high levels of LDL (“bad”) cholesterol that may require medication to control. However, since the problem doesn’t create observable symptoms, as many as half of these kids don’t know they have the condition. To help identify these children, late last year an expert panel convened by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute recommended ...

American Heart Month perfect time to learn about cholesterol

Cholesterol can be helpful and harmful, depending on how much you have in your body and what it’s doing. Given that there are both good and bad types of cholesterol, and that high cholesterol can have different causes in different people, it makes managing cholesterol levels a bit complicated. But with good information, you have the power to do something about your cholesterol.

THV Extra at 6: Teen deals with high cholesterol

February marks Go Red for Women and throughout the month, you'll find remarkable stories from women of all ages, dealing with a heart condition.

HEALTH MATTERS: Treating gallbladders with single port surgery

Gallbladder disease is one of the most common digestive diseases in the United States, affecting nearly 20 million Americans, with an estimated one million new cases diagnosed each year.

New cholesterol procedure is 'major game changer'

Only three hospitals in the northwest have the program, and St. Alphonsus is the only one in Idaho. And it's changing the game for people who otherwise might be running out of time.