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 ...

Scientific consensus panels going back decades established—“beyond a reasonable doubt”—that lowering LDL cholesterol reduces the risk of heart attacks. Consistent evidence “unequivocally” establishes ...

One dose of an experimental drug cover offer lifetime treatment for people with high cholesterol, but its long-term safety is ...

My cholesterol has been on the rise for the past few years – and not just a slow creep. For most of my life, my LDL (often referred to as ‘bad’ cholesterol) was solidly under 120 mg/dl. Over the past ...

Cholesterol. It’s a term often whispered with concern, leaving many wondering if their numbers spell impending doom. But fear not! Understanding cholesterol and its role in heart health empowers you ...

An experimental gene-editing therapy developed by Crispr Therapeutics is showing promise for treating heart disease.

New insights reveal standard cholesterol tests are insufficient for heart health. Dr. Vassily Eliopoulos highlights that many ...

Even if you’ve never thought about cholesterol before, there’s a good chance you know that high cholesterol is bad. If a person's levels are too high, it can increase their risk of heart attack and ...