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The study, supported by the National Institute on Aging and the National Institutes of Health, included more than 180,000 adults with an average age of 70.
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A clinical trial in Australia of muvalaplin found it can lower lipoprotein-A or Lp(a) by more than 50%. A North Texas cardiologist says it could be a game-changer.
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Dr. Saima Zafar, a cardiologist with Texas Health Kaufman, tells ËÄ»¢Ó°Ôºâ€™s Sam Baker why statins don't work for some, and what makes Nexletol an acceptable alternative.
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A new study says the more eggs you eat — mostly because of the cholesterol inside — the more you’re at risk for heart disease and premature death.Previous…
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There’s good cholesterol (HDL) and bad cholesterol (LDL). While a high HDL number on a screening is usually good news, it may not tell the whole story for…
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After years of warnings to limit our consumption of eggs, a recent study suggests eating one a day might actually lower rates of heart disease and risk of…
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Tens of millions of Americans currently use statin drugs. Doctors have based that on cholesterol levels and various lifestyle factors. However, the U.S.…
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It's often used as a major ingredient in sweets: desserts, lattes, even ale. But put all the sugar and cream aside, and pumpkin can also be a healthy food…
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Millions of people use statins to lower cholesterol, but some have complained about muscle pain after taking the drug. A recent study from the Cleveland…
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Our consumer health series, Vital Signs, recently identified six foods to help maintain good cholesterol levels. The suggestions are good for anyone to…
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High cholesterol is one of the leading risk factors contributing to heart disease, heart attack or stroke, but your diet can help prevent that.In this…
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Dr. Glenn Hardesty, an emergency physician at Texas Health Arlington Hospital, says there are far more risks from consuming alcohol, but there can be a…