The guidance still suggests managing cholesterol with exercise and a heart-healthy diet, but there are a growing list of ...

Take glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) for example—the HbA1c test revolutionized the way we diagnose and manage diabetes because it ...

Did you know high cholesterol levels can be lowered naturally? Dr Sood shares 5 dietary additions to reduce LDL levels.

The AHA urges doctors to begin screening and treating patients who are still in their 30s, well before the risks of a heart attack and stroke are higher.

The new guidelines aim to give doctors and their patients an individualized and clear path to follow. Heart disease remains ...

It’s faster than you probably think.

Blood testing for cholesterol should start in childhood, and take place at least every five years to track each person’s ...

The latest cholesterol guidelines include three new screening tests: coronary artery calcium, lipoprotein (a), and ...

Major medical organizations updated the cholesterol playbook for the first time in years, with new risk tools, lower targets ...

A new cardiovascular calculator targeting individuals aged 30-79 years can help prevent atherosclerotic cardiovascular ...

And menopause marks an essential time for women to check in on their health. Read More: How to Lower Your Cholesterol ...

Over a century of epidemiologic studies and randomized trials have definitively established the causal role of cholesterol in the development of atherosclerosis. Total cholesterol, and later ...