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

The Framingham Heart Study identified lifestyle risk factors for heart disease, including smoking, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol. A recent study suggests testing for LDL, HScrp, and ...

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 ...

Heart disease remains the leading cause of death globally, and many of us are unfortunately at risk of developing it for various reasons, ranging from DNA and diet to sedentary lifestyle. One key ...

Eating 20–30 grams of almonds a day, or about 15–20 nuts, can help lower low-density lipoprotein (LDL), the "bad" cholesterol, while supporting levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL), or "good" ...

Cholesterol is often considered harmful, but it is needed by the body to perform several functions. The problem lies in high ...

New evidence shows regular aspirin use is associated with a lower incidence of aortic valve calcification and aortic stenosis ...

The One Thing to Do Every Single Day If You Want to Lower LDL Cholesterol, According to Cardiologists originally appeared on Parade. When it comes to protecting your heart, small, daily habits can add ...

Lipoprotein(a) or Lp(a) is a genetically controlled risk factor for a heart attack. Cardiologist explains why it's important to be aware of your levels.

Elevated lipoprotein(a) levels can slowly block the arteries, increasing the likelihood of cardiovascular disease. Since no treatment is currently available for this condition, it is essential to ...

Big news for those concerned about their heart health: Pharmaceutical company Merck has created a new pill called enlicitide, which promises to lower "bad" cholesterol as effectively as injectable ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: My son, age 52, had recent lab results showing that his Lipoprotein (a) level was elevated, at 172 nmol/L. He is in very good health after a recent ablation for atrial fibrillation. We ...