Scientists are rethinking how to treat a widespread genetic cholesterol disorder by targeting particle production instead of removal.

The way in which the body processes cholesterol affects the risk of cardiovascular diseases. LDL cholesterol is obtained from ...

It is estimated that one-in-four adults have high LDL, the bad cholesterol, and for the first time the guidelines are ...

PSA: Not all carbohydrates impact your heart the same way.

Along with diet and exercise, is there another way to lower high cholesterol and get our levels where they need to be? In a ...

New recommendations suggest that some people should start trying to lower their cholesterol as early as age 30.

The U.S. cardiology associations have published new guidelines for the first time since 2018, aiming to detect heart risk ...

A registry study of 55,000 youths with type 1 diabetes finds that nearly 10% have elevated LDL cholesterol, yet over 90% remain untreated.

A study finds direct evidence to support guideline changes that promote lower targets for low-density lipoprotein cholesterol ...

The trial findings complement the updated US dyslipidemia guidelines that promote early and intensive LDL lowering.

New guidelines say fish oil supplements don’t lower cholesterol or heart risk—and may even cause harm in some cases.

Boosting HDL or "good" cholesterol was thought to reduce heart risk. However, recent research suggests that very high levels can have the opposite effect.