Stopping cholesterol medication can trigger silent LDL rebound, destabilize plaques, and sharply increase heart attack and ...

New guidelines show cholesterol numbers alone don't tell the full story. Here's what doctors say matters most for heart ...

Novartis, Amgen and Eli Lilly are betting that slashing levels of a particularly bad form of cholesterol could deliver the ...

Plus, how often you should get your levels checked.

Heart UK says: "LDL cholesterol is often called ‘bad cholesterol’ because too much of it can clog up your arteries and lead ...

If your cholesterol numbers have been creeping up lately, you’re far from alone. The problem: Untreated high cholesterol can reduce blood flow over time and increase the risk of a heart attack or ...

Researchers writing in the journal NeuroToxicology (March 2026) report that rosuvastatin affects the function of brain cells called microglia.

Nuts are naturally high in protein, fat, and fiber. Some are easier for dogs to digest than others, but dogs do not need nuts ...

Statins are a class of medications primarily used to lower cholesterol levels in the blood. They primarily lower (bad) LDL cholesterol, which further helps lower the risk of heart attacks and stroke.

People can help lower their cholesterol by exercising more and eating a healthy diet, but some people may need to take ...

Like Timothée Chalamet and OpenAI, statins have an image problem. For nearly four decades, they’ve been prescribed to lower LDL, the “bad” cholesterol. They cost as much as $20 a month. Up to 92 ...

Cholesterol is essential for good health, but too much can lead to serious health issues including heart attack or stroke ...