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

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

New guidelines recommend considering cholesterol-lowering statins in the 30s, screening all adults for hidden risk factors ...

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 ...

WASHINGTON and DALLAS, March 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The American College of Cardiology (ACC), the American Heart Association and nine other leading medical associations, today issued an updated ...

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

C-reactive protein (CRP) is produced by the liver in response to inflammation. High-sensitivity CRP (hs-CRP) testing detects low-grade, chronic inflammation and is the most validated blood test for ...

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 ...