A single dose of an experimental drug dramatically reduced levels of a deadly form of cholesterol, often thought to be untreatable, for up to one year. Lipoprotein(a) is a type of cholesterol that ...

In older adults, low sodium often results from certain medications, kidney issues, or infections. Because multiple factors may contribute, treatment depends on identifying the underlying cause. Sodium ...

Most healthy people get enough magnesium from food, but certain conditions—like diabetes, gastrointestinal disorders, or aging—can lead to low magnesium levels over time. Mild magnesium deficiency may ...

People with low levels of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) in their blood have a lower risk of dementia, including lower risk of Alzheimer's disease related dementia, shows a study ...