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 explain the biggest misconception around heart health, and why waiting for symptoms is "the wrong strategy." ...
For decades, we’ve been told that high cholesterol is the main villain behind heart disease. Most of us breathe a sigh of relief when our blood reports show normal LDL levels. We assume our arteries ...
There’s a more accurate way of measuring who’s at risk for cholesterol-related health issues. So why don’t more doctors use ...
As millions reach for the "sunshine vitamin" to boost bone health and lower inflammation, new evidence explores its hidden ...
HDL, the so-called good cholesterol, appears to influence treatment decisions around statin therapy, according to an analysis in JACC: Advances. Compared with people who have normal HDL-cholesterol ...
Staying healthy does not mean bringing cholesterol levels down to zero; it means finding the right balance. Dr Wolfson explains how to get it done.
Fluctuating LDL and total cholesterol levels in older adults may indicate increased dementia and cognitive decline risk. Higher cholesterol variability correlates with a greater incidence of dementia ...