Scientific consensus panels going back decades established—“beyond a reasonable doubt”—that lowering LDL cholesterol reduces the risk of heart attacks. Consistent evidence “unequivocally” establishes ...

Cardiologists say two new blood markers could transform how Indians detect heart risk early – long before a heart attack or ...

Beyond total cholesterol, these few other indicators may help provide more profound information about the chances of a person having heart disease.

Eating saturated fat regularly affects your LDL cholesterol levels and can raise your heart disease risk. There are simple steps you can take to lower your numbers.

WASHINGTON, DC — One in three children undergoing routine lipid screening in primary-care pediatric clinics have cholesterol levels considered high or borderline high, according to a new analysis [1].

A new study of Sardinia’s longest-living residents reveals that moderate LDL cholesterol levels may be a secret to longevity—challenging mainstream medical advice on cholesterol management. Study: The ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I am a 63-year-old man taking 20 mg of rosuvastatin a day, and my blood showed that my total cholesterol level was 136 mg/dL; my HDL was 47 mg/dL; and my LDL was 70 mg/dL. I was then ...