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

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

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

The American College of Cardiology (ACC), the American Heart Association and nine other leading medical associations, today issued an updated guideline for the management of dyslipidemia-abnormal ...

Major medical organizations updated the cholesterol playbook for the first time in years, with new risk tools, lower targets and earlier treatment recommendations.

Almost 25 million adults in the U.S. have high cholesterol, which puts them at a higher risk for a heart attack or stroke in ...

You might have high LDL cholesterol and not even know it. We spoke to experts about how to monitor this health stat so you ...

We’ve all heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. While there’s some debate about whether it’s really worthy of that honor, it does make sense to optimize your first meal of the ...

High cholesterol, or hypercholesterolemia, affects nearly 1 in 3 American adults—yet it often goes undetected until a serious event like a heart attack or stroke occurs. It’s one of the major ...

May 4—(Family Features) These days, wellness information is practically everywhere you turn. Do this; don't do that. Eat more of this; eat less of that. This is good for you; that is bad. It can be ...

Cholesterol is a waxy, fatty substance that is vital for many of the body’s functions. It is a key component in the structure of cell membranes, a precursor for hormone production, and necessary for ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . High genetic predisposition to elevated LDL was linked to lower risk for developing type 2 diabetes. High ...