A new study finds that elevated levels of Lp(a) may increase the risk of death from cardiovascular disease in some patie ...

There is something almost ridiculous about how much we all love avocados. Once a humble fruit tucked away in Mexican and Central American kitchens, this creamy green powerhouse somehow took over ...

Americans may soon be advised to start paying closer attention to their cholesterol levels much earlier in life, under sweeping new guidelines released by the American College of Cardiology (ACC) and ...

New cholesterol guidelines advise doctors to begin screening and treating people in their 30s, long before the risks of a heart attack and stroke become significantly higher. Subscribe to read this ...

Researchers have developed a DNA-based therapy that targets the PCSK9 gene to lower cholesterol naturally. Using polypurine hairpins, they increased cholesterol uptake by cells and reduced ...

Millions more adults should consider starting cholesterol-lowering medications earlier to reduce their risk of heart attack and stroke, according to new medical guidance. In an updated guideline ...

Eleven medical organizations advised changes to preventive cardiac care that it says could markedly reduce heart attacks and strokes. By Gina Kolata People at risk of heart disease should start trying ...

People at risk of heart disease should start trying to lower their cholesterol as early as age 30 and continue into old age. They should also be getting their cholesterol levels lower than many ...

WASHINGTON — New and aggressive preventative screening guidance aims to identify and treat cholesterol risks well before it could lead to heart disease. The new guidance was released Friday by the ...

Elizabeth Cooney is a cardiovascular disease reporter at STAT, covering heart, stroke, and metabolic conditions. You can reach Liz on Signal at LizC.22. Leading medical organizations on Friday ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . A new lipid guideline emphasizes early lifestyle intervention and consideration of medical therapy. The ...

New guidelines for managing cholesterol call for a more aggressive preventive approach, which could translate into more Americans being treated with medicines and a stronger focus on lifestyle. There ...