“Bad,” or LDL, cholesterol is a major risk factor for heart disease and most people are screened for it as part of their ...

Monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats can help lower LDL cholesterol and raise HDL cholesterol. Heart-healthy options ...

MADRID, SPAIN — Subclinical atherosclerosis was detectable by ultrasound or cardiac CT in about half of middle-aged adults who were without standard cardiovascular risk factors, including diabetes and ...

"Medical Journeys" is a set of clinical resources reviewed by doctors, meant for physicians and other healthcare professionals as well as the patients they serve. Each episode of this journey through ...

A simple “two-day diet” could help people lower their cholesterol levels. Research has found that “bad” cholesterol levels ...

A new review suggests apolipoprotein B (ApoB) may predict heart disease risk more accurately than LDL cholesterol by measuring harmful plaque-forming particles directly. Experts say ApoB can reveal ...