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

American College of Cardiology (ACC), and nine other leading medical organizations have released updated guidelines for ...

The American Heart Association (AHA) has released a new scientific statement encouraging doctors to give a different kind of ...

Despite having the potential to cause irreversible damage, high cholesterol can sneak up undetected. Here's what to know.

Knowing your personal risk of developing heart disease and managing your cholesterol early through healthy habits, regular screening and informed care is key for heart and brain health. This advice ...

LDL cholesterol, often called “bad” cholesterol, is significant in heart health. It’s a waxy substance in the blood that can accumulate in artery walls, forming plaque. This plaque buildup, known as ...

Understanding the relationship between high cholesterol and heart attacks is crucial for maintaining heart health and preventing cardiovascular diseases. Cholesterol, a waxy substance in your blood, ...

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HDL, the so-called good cholesterol, appears to influence treatment decisions around statin therapy, according to an analysis in JACC: Advances. Compared with people who have normal HDL-cholesterol ...