An inherited disorder that raises cholesterol, mixed hyperlipidemia increases the risk of heart disease. Learn about risk factors and treatment.

Not only can a high-fat diet lead to high cholesterol, but certain drugs, metabolic disorders, and diseases can also cause secondary hyperlipidemia.

Hyperlipidemia is a common cardiovascular condition that can increase your risk of heart disease or stroke. Learn about its causes and treatment.

Though some people use the terms hypercholesterolemia and hyperlipidemia interchangeably, there are differences. Learn more.

Hyperlipidemia, also known as high levels of lipids in the blood, can cause a variety of health problems, but it has no signs or symptoms.

For hyperlipidemia, a combination of lifestyle changes and prescription medication can decrease lipid levels and risk of medical complications.

Dyslipidemia is a condition where there is an abnormal amount of lipids, including cholesterol and/or triglycerides, in the body. Learn more.

Livalo (pitavastatin) is an oral HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor, also known as a statin, used to lower cholesterol.

Comorbid conditions are common in COPD. The associated health problems may develop due to a common cause or as a complication of COPD.

COPD has a number of comorbidities, such as heart disease, pre-diabetes, and lung cancer. Experts are unsure of the exact reason for these overlaps.