Today, the American College of Cardiology (ACC) and American Heart Association (AHA), in partnership with multiple other societies, released new guidelines for the management of patients with ...

Millions more adults should consider starting cholesterol-lowering medications earlier to reduce their risk of heart attack and stroke, according to new medical guidance.

High cholesterol can dramatically affect a person’s long-term health. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, people with high total cholesterol have approximately twice the risk ...

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 ...

You get your cholesterol checked at your annual physical, and a few days later, you get back your results. If you’ve ever looked down the list of acronyms and felt at a loss of how to make sense of ...

Heart disease remains the leading cause of death globally, and many of us are unfortunately at risk of developing it for various reasons, ranging from DNA and diet to sedentary lifestyle. One key ...

A powerful tool for your heart might already be hiding in the back of your pantry. New research suggests that a short-term diet centered almost exclusively on a cheap, healthy breakfast staple can ...

At the end of the study, those taking the drug had 21% lower LDL cholesterol levels than those taking a placebo. They also ...

How to increase HDL cholesterol naturally with diet, exercise and lifestyle tips. Read practical advice to improve heart ...