The guidance still suggests managing cholesterol with exercise and a heart-healthy diet, but there are a growing list of ...

New national guidance for managing cholesterol and other blood lipids emphasizes earlier risk assessment, more personalized ...

The latest cholesterol guidelines include three new screening tests: coronary artery calcium, lipoprotein (a), and ...

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 ...

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 ...

High cholesterol is a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke, two leading causes of death in the U.S. Lifestyle changes like a heart-healthy diet, regular exercise, and quitting smoking can ...

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

Dear Dr. Roach: I’m 80 years old. My doctor ordered a fasting blood test, which showed that my LDL cholesterol is 119 mg/dL; my HDL is 68 mg/dL; my cholesterol/HDL ratio is 3-to-1; my total ...

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 ...

A new daily pill could reduce bad cholesterol levels by 60%, according to a new study. Enlicitide, which was developed by Merck, lowered “bad” LDL cholesterol by more than half in a global study ...

A new study explores the cholesterol-lowering effects of a new drug called enlicitide. Nicole Mason/Stocksy A recent study, published in JAMA on November 9, investigates a drug called enlicitide. The ...