India, May 31 -- Cholesterol has long been a cause of concern for cardiovascular health. While not all types of cholesterol are bad, low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol is commonly known as "bad cholesterol" because it contributes to the buildup of arterial plaques and increases the risk of a heart attack.

Taking to X on May 29, Dr Sudhir Kumar, MD, DM, a neurologist at Apollo Hospitals in Hyderabad, shared that many people on social media have recently been claiming that LDL cholesterol levels are not that important. He went on to explain if that is the case, and what we should actually be focusing on.

According to Dr Kumar, high LDL cholesterol is a marker for heart attack risk, but it is far from the only one. "Instead of argui...