The latest cholesterol guidelines include three new screening tests: coronary artery calcium, lipoprotein (a), and apolipoprotein B.

High cholesterol often develops silently. Some warning signs include chest discomfort and yellowish fatty skin deposits. A ...

Millions more adults should consider starting cholesterol-lowering medications earlier to reduce their risk of heart attack ...

Also, for the first time, doctors are advised to test for two biomarkers in the blood that have been linked to increased risks of heart disease.

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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 ...

Cardiology groups say adults as young as 30 should assess cholesterol risk and consider treatment to prevent heart attacks ...

Managing diabetes and high cholesterol often requires a combination of healthy habits. Doctors usually recommend eating a balanced diet, exercising regularly, maintaining a healthy weight, and ...

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 ...

Fasting has been shown to reduce blood pressure, improve cognition, and even reverse chronic disease. But experts say the ...

Wegovy is a Food and Drug Administration-approved weight loss medication for people with obesity or those who are overweight with weight-related health conditions. In recent years, interest in ...

A new international study suggests that people who naturally have lower cholesterol levels may have a much lower risk of developing dementia later in life. The research looked at health and genetic ...