There’s a more accurate way of measuring who’s at risk for cholesterol-related health issues. So why don’t more doctors use ...

The American Heart Association and other cardiac groups now recommend that everyone should be tested once for a type of ...

Cardiologists explain the biggest misconception around heart health, and why waiting for symptoms is "the wrong strategy." ...

Healthy lifestyle concepts: red heart shape plate with fresh organic fruits and vegetables shot on blue background. A digital blood pressure monitor, doctor stethoscope, dumbbells and tape measure are ...

Just like ‘good cop’ and ‘bad cop’, cholesterol too has two versions or avatars. These are LDL aka ‘bad cholesterol’ and HDL aka ‘good cholesterol’. What exactly are these, why are they important for ...

A new breakthrough could change how high cholesterol is treated, offering a powerful alternative to traditional drugs. Researchers have developed tiny DNA-based molecules that shut down PCSK9—a key ...

When it comes to cholesterol, numbers matter. Too much of this fatty, waxy substance in your blood can lead to artery clogs that put you at risk for heart disease, a heart attack, or a stroke. You ...

The potential health benefits of garlic include lowering blood pressure and cholesterol levels and managing blood sugar ...

Within days, a combination of exercise and diet can improve how the liver manages cholesterol. It can take about 3 to 12 weeks to lower cholesterol through diet alone. Workouts that include both ...

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Do you get the right amount of rest on most nights? Your sleep quality -- including getting too little or too much sleep-- affects many aspects of your health, including your cholesterol levels. Most ...