The American Heart Association advised changes to preventive cardiac care that it says could markedly reduce heart attacks and strokes.

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 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.

A powerful new treatment has emerged in efforts to reduce high cholesterol levels and the associated risk of heart health problems. In a new trial, the drug enlicitide decanoate was found to lower ...

New medical guidelines aim to head off damage early with lifestyle changes, screening tests and medication.

Cardiologists and a dietitian break down the new research.

Cholesterol is often considered harmful, but it is needed by the body to perform several functions. The problem lies in high ...

If it’s higher than ideal, you’re not alone. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, between 2015 and 2018, almost 12% of U.S. adults ages 20 and up had high total ...

A new study shows that a short-term oatmeal diet may help lower cholesterol. Image Credit: Sibila and Pavel/Stocksy Oats and oatmeal are often linked to various health benefits. These might include ...

Garlic, commonly used for both culinary and medicinal purposes, contains allicin—a compound believed to help lower cholesterol production in the liver. Studies suggest that garlic supplements may ...

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 ...

An experimental pill called enlicitide was found to dramatically lower LDL (“bad”) cholesterol by ~60% in a large phase 3 clinical trial. The study enrolled nearly 2,900 adults already on statins who ...