May 16, 2019
Men are more likely to develop dangerous plaque buildup in their neck arteries, but a protein hormone might be a helpful warning sign in women, new research suggests.
May 15, 2019
Familial hypercholesterolemia remains largely underdiagnosed and undertreated, but researchers are discovering new clues to the cause of this genetic disorder that leads to premature heart disease.
May 14, 2019
It was known to narrow arteries, which can lead to heart attacks and strokes. But LDL cholesterol is now suspected of contributing to venous thromboembolism, too.
May 14, 2019
Differences in treatment, sex hormones and cardiovascular risk factors all likely play a part in why women with diabetes are worse off than men when it comes to heart heath.
Apr 30, 2019
Medication, a healthy diet and exercise have helped prevent history from repeating itself in the Korfmacher family.
Mar 18, 2019
Tina Johnson went from college sprinter to being overweight and having high blood pressure and cholesterol. She's rebounded using what new prevention guidelines suggest are keys to healthy life – and she's showing others how to do it, too.
Jan 11, 2019
Indian or Japanese? Puerto Rican or Mexican? Ethnic background plays a role in cholesterol screening and treatment.
Dec 10, 2018
Statins are safe medications, and people with or at risk for heart disease and stroke should take them as directed, according to a new scientific statement from the American Heart Association.
Nov 19, 2018
People who have diabetes should make sure their cholesterol is under control, and recent guidelines say that might mean taking a statin.
Nov 13, 2018
When a patient's risk for heart disease is unclear, a screening for calcium in the arteries can help doctors define a plan of action for reducing cholesterol and cardiovascular risk.