Regulating cholesterol levels is crucial for heart health. There are two types of cholesterol (we’ll explain the difference between “good” and “bad” shortly), and if you have too much of the kind that ...

The AHA urges doctors to begin screening and treating patients who are still in their 30s, well before the risks of a heart ...

Fact checked by Jennifer Klump Key Takeaways The American Heart Association and American College of Cardiology released ...

Eleven medical organizations advised changes to preventive cardiac care that it says could markedly reduce heart attacks and ...

LDL cholesterol, often called “bad” cholesterol, is significant in heart health. It’s a waxy substance in the blood that can accumulate in artery walls, forming plaque. This plaque buildup, known as ...

SHREVEPORT, La. - It's cholesterol education month, and having high cholesterol levels is a major risk factor for heart disease, the leading cause of death in the US. There are usually no symptoms ...

HDL, the so-called good cholesterol, appears to influence treatment decisions around statin therapy, according to an analysis in JACC: Advances. Compared with people who have normal HDL-cholesterol ...

HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Cholesterol levels are something that many people tend to struggle with, but with the right information and lifestyle changes, It’s possible to take control and improve your ...

Fluctuating LDL and total cholesterol levels in older adults may indicate increased dementia and cognitive decline risk. Higher cholesterol variability correlates with a greater incidence of dementia ...

Trials of a new cholesterol-lowering pill have shown promising results for people with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HeFH), a genetic disorder that leads to high levels of LDL ...