Cholesterol is often discussed as good versus bad. Most people only know the basics- Low-Density Lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol is bad, and High-Density Lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol is good. However, ...

Modern medicine is improving in precision, identifying exactly who needs treatment and who doesn’t. In heart disease ...

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 ...

Eating beans can lower your LDL cholesterol by 19% and your risk of heart disease by 11%. You can eat avocados to help lower high LDL cholesterol and increase HDL cholesterol levels. Chia seeds may ...

CORALreef Lipids randomized 2,909 adults (2:1) to enlicitide 20 mg daily or placebo across 168 sites, using stratification by renal function, baseline statin use, and region. LDL-C at week 24 ...

A new medication that combines an already approved drug with a new unapproved one has been shown to cut the level of LDL, or “bad” cholestero l, when statins aren’t helping enough. Subscribe to read ...