For many people, a "normal" cholesterol report brings relief. It is often seen as a green signal for heart health. But doctors are increasingly warning that this reassurance can be misleading. A ...

If your cholesterol numbers have been creeping up lately, you’re far from alone. The problem: Untreated high cholesterol can reduce blood flow over time and increase the risk of a heart attack or ...

A routine blood test taken by millions in the U.S. each year to measure "bad" cholesterol is not the best measure to guide treatment and prevent heart attacks and strokes, suggests a new Northwestern ...

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March 30 (Reuters) - Drugmaker Merck (MRK.N), opens new tab said on Monday its oral drug met the main goal of meaningfully reducing bad cholesterol in a late-stage head-to-head trial with other ...

Lowering bad cholesterol or Low-Density Lipoprotein (LDL) naturally is possible through a combination of diet, exercise, weight management, and evidence-backed lifestyle changes. High LDL levels are ...

A powerful cholesterol-lowering drug may be changing the rules of heart disease prevention. Researchers found that evolocumab, typically used for people who already have cardiovascular disease, can ...

Christos Soteriou was 29 when he needed a quadruple bypass surgery. Four arteries in his heart had become so clogged with plaque that blood could no longer flow through them. Subscribe to read this ...

Heart specialists have identified foods that could provide benefits similar to statins, including the ability to reduce cholesterol levels. Cardiologists at the British Heart Foundation (BFH) have ...

Caitlin Beale, MS, RDN, is a registered dietitian and freelance health writer specializing in women’s health, gut health, and integrative nutrition. Barley, oats, farro, and other whole grains contain ...

A major new U.S. cholesterol guideline is shifting the focus toward earlier, more personalized prevention of heart disease. It urges people to start screening sooner—sometimes even in childhood—and ...