The American Heart Association advised changes to preventive cardiac care that it says could markedly reduce heart attacks and strokes.

Regulating cholesterol levels is crucial for heart health. There are two types of cholesterol (we’ll explain the difference between “good” and “bad” shortly), and if you have too much of the kind that ...

You might have high LDL cholesterol and not even know it. We spoke to experts about how to monitor this health stat so you ...

Cholesterol meds can be important, even life-saving tools in your cholesterol-control toolbox. But they’re not cure-alls. Lifestyle changes are just as key for managing your cholesterol. In fact, for ...

Some such practices work to lower high cholesterol because the foods one eats contribute significantly to high cholesterol levels in most people. "When you eat foods high in certain types of saturated ...

America’s native nut — may pack more heart power than many people realize. After analyzing over 20 years of research, scientists found consistent evidence that eating pecans can improve key markers of ...

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 ...

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 ...

A new study explores the cholesterol-lowering effects of a new drug called enlicitide. Nicole Mason/Stocksy A recent study, published in JAMA on November 9, investigates a drug called enlicitide. The ...

Total cholesterol levels of 125-200 mg/dL are optimal for heart health. Genetics, diet, activity levels, smoking, and excessive drinking can affect your cholesterol levels. Regular exercise and a ...

New figures have been released and a nutritionist has given advice ...

Trials of a new cholesterol-lowering pill have shown promising results for people with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HeFH), a genetic disorder that leads to high levels of LDL ...