A Dallas cardiologist explains why and how doctors should now begin checking for signs of heart disease when patients are in ...

Americans should start guarding against heart disease earlier - and aim for lower cholesterol and blood pressure than ever ...

Christos Soteriou was 29 when he needed a quadruple bypass surgery.

If your cholesterol numbers have been creeping up lately, you’re far from alone. The problem: Untreated high cholesterol can ...

High levels of cholesterol put people at an increased risk of heart disease which kills some 900,000 Americans each year ...

Your heart doesn’t send warning texts before trouble strikes, but your diet can set the stage for silent damage. Some ...

Eating two apples daily may help lower LDL (bad) cholesterol and improve heart health, studies suggest. Rich in pectin and ...

For the first time since 2018, a clinical guideline from the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association for screening and managing blood cholesterol levels has been updated and ...

Statins, plant sterols and stanols are typically regarded as safe. Statins remain the most effective medication for reducing ...

High cholesterol in women can be cause by factors like lifestyle choices and health conditions. Learn more about the causes ...

Using cholesterol-lowering drugs more aggressively to lower LDL cholesterol levels further than traditional guidelines ...

Chia seeds provide fiber, omega-3s and antioxidants that can help lower cholesterol. Chia seeds are versatile, cost-effective and easy to incorporate into a heart-healthy diet. Eating plant-based ...