If you're in midlife, your risk may be changing-even if your numbers aren't.

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Glasgow, Scotland - Data from a new analysis of one of the large statin trials raise some questions as to which lipoprotein measurements are most appropriate in determining the risk of coronary heart ...

Dyslipidemia describes abnormal levels of fatty compounds in your blood known as lipids that can contribute to your risk of heart disease. The main goal of treatment is to lower low-density ...

High cholesterol causes plaque build-up that can block arteries and lead to a greater risk of heart disease, heart attack, or stroke. If you want to keep your heart healthy, it's important to ...