A new study projects that aligning U.S. cholesterol treatment with clinical guidelines could significantly reduce cardiovascular events nationwide. The study, led by researchers at Baltimore-based ...

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New study details gaps between actual and recommended use of statins and other lipid-lowering drugs—and estimates public ...

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Cholesterol is a type of fat in your blood that is carried around the body by proteins, and experts say it has been 'proven ...

Everything you need to know to help you manage your cholesterol levels and improve your heart health, no dieting required.

This condition, defined as total blood cholesterol levels higher than 200 mg/dL, is a leading risk factor for heart disease. However, that doesn’t mean you’re destined for heart troubles.

Cholesterol isn't inherently bad. It's a waxy substance that helps build cellsand hormones. (Photo: Getty Images) “LDL puts cholesterol down, detrimental to the heart. HDL gets rid of it, beneficial ...

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Cholesterol levels were repeatedly assessed at ages 15, 17, and 24 years, and the children also underwent repeated evaluations of total body fat mass and muscle mass, as well as various blood ...