“Bad,” or LDL, cholesterol is a major risk factor for heart disease and most people are screened for it as part of their ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A largely unknown genetic cholesterol marker that can indicate an elevated risk of heart disease or stroke is being inadequately explored, according to a Staten Island ...

Hone Health reports that chronic inflammation is a key factor in heart disease risk often overlooked in standard health ...

Monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats can help lower LDL cholesterol and raise HDL cholesterol. Heart-healthy options ...

New research indicates that the majority of side-effects commonly linked to statins are not, in fact, caused by the ...

February is American Heart Month, a chance to raise awareness about heart disease and high cholesterol, and doctors say ...

South Asian adults in the U.S. are more likely to have risk factors for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) by age ...

Learn how herbal supplements can lower cholesterol, and what you can expect in terms of benefits and side effects.

Genetic factors that raise LDL-C are associated with decreased risk of T2D, with familial hypercholesterolemia conferring 35% lower risk. The relationship is dose-dependent, with stronger genetic ...

Former NFL quarterback, Matt Hasselbeck, and the Family Heart Foundation team up to raise awareness of high cholesterol as a risk for heart disease.