The test can help assess your lifetime risk for cardiovascular disease. That, along with earlier treatment for high ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

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 recommendations focus on managing dyslipidemia, or abnormal blood lipid levels.

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 levels in the long run can be disastrous for your health. The consequences not only include a high risk of a heart attack but also stroke, which can be fatal. And so, an NHS doctor ...

Extra-virgin olive oil, avocado oil, canola oil, soybean oil, and walnut oil are heart-healthy options with different uses.

Cardiologists and a dietitian break down the new research.

"Clinical studies indicate that regular blueberry consumption can lead to modest improvements in total cholesterol levels," Dr. Feingold continues. "More importantly, blueberries appear to help ...