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

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

ACC/AHA guidance also gives boost to non-cholesterol tests ...

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

Many Indians with normal cholesterol reports may still face early heart disease due to a genetic marker called Lipoprotein(a). This cholesterol particle increases plaque buildup and clotting risk in ...

The problem starts with how doctors typically test for heart disease. Traditional lipid panels focus on cholesterol—a waxy substance that can build up in arteries—and triglycerides, a type of fat that ...

Learn what is LDL cholesterol. Understand how elevated levels of bad cholesterol in blood test results can affect heart health ...

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

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

An increasing number of people are discovering fatty liver during routine ultrasound tests, often without any obvious symptoms. Doctors explain what this finding really means, why it is becoming more ...

Movies and popcorn are as iconic a pairing as Harry and Sally or Barbie and Ken. And many of us turn to microwave bags for convenience and ease. But when you’re facing an aisle of options, the choice ...

Dr Kathryn Fox is an Australian medical doctor and bestselling crime writer, best known for her forensic thrillers featuring ...