High LDL cholesterol can sneak up on you. It happens slowly over time and causes no symptoms whatsoever. According to a study published in JAMA Cardiology, 42.7% of U.S. adults with high LDL ...

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 ...

Plus, exactly how many calories to burn each week to improve your cholesterol numbers.

Lowering LDL cholesterol doesn’t have to mean overhauling your life overnight—it’s about smart, sustainable changes. From fiber-rich foods and healthy fats to regular exercise and mindful habits, ...

Chances are, your cholesterol isn’t something you think too much about. When it comes to your health, your thoughts may already be preoccupied with figuring out more ways to get protein, how to get ...

Amelia MacIntyre, DO, is a board-certified family medicine physician. She is certified in osteopathic medicine. Whole plant foods, soluble fiber, and unsaturated fats can help lower LDL cholesterol.

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 ...

Eleven medical organizations advised changes to preventive cardiac care that it says could markedly reduce heart attacks and strokes. By Gina Kolata People at risk of heart disease should start trying ...

An experimental pill called enlicitide was found to dramatically lower LDL (“bad”) cholesterol by ~60% in a large phase 3 clinical trial. The study enrolled nearly 2,900 adults already on statins who ...