Updated 2026 ACC/AHA cholesterol guidelines recommend lower LDL targets, directly impacting one in three Americans without ...

Regulating cholesterol levels is crucial for heart health. There are two types of cholesterol (we'll explain the difference between "good" and "bad" shortly), and if you have too much of the kind that ...

Adults with obesity in high-income countries now have blood-pressure and cholesterol levels far closer to those of their normal-weight peers than they did in the early 1990s, driven largely by the ...

A new analysis found that nearly one-third of U.S. adults without heart disease have LDL cholesterol levels above the goals ...

A promising new therapy, the FDA approval of Lipfendra, and updated cholesterol guidelines are expanding treatment options ...

Stacking cholesterol-lowering whole grains, plant proteins, and healthy fats can promote healthy cholesterol levels and reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. Experts recommend regularly filling ...

Drinking alcohol is bad in many ways; raising a glass can raise your risks of various health problems, such as accidental injuries, liver diseases, high blood pressure, and several types of cancers.

Some of the changes that occur during the menopausal transition can affect your cholesterol levels. These include decreased estrogen, loss of muscle mass, weight gain, and insulin resistance.