Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Regulating cholesterol levels is crucial for heart health. There are two types of cholesterol (we’ll explain the difference ...

HDL, the so-called good cholesterol, appears to influence treatment decisions around statin therapy, according to an analysis in JACC: Advances. Compared with people who have normal HDL-cholesterol ...

Cardiologists explain the biggest misconception around heart health, and why waiting for symptoms is "the wrong strategy." ...

High cholesterol is a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke, two leading causes of death in the U.S. Lifestyle changes like a heart-healthy diet, regular exercise, and quitting smoking can ...

A new daily pill could reduce bad cholesterol levels by 60%, according to a new study. Enlicitide, which was developed by Merck, lowered “bad” LDL cholesterol by more than half in a global study ...

Trials of a new cholesterol-lowering pill have shown promising results for people with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HeFH), a genetic disorder that leads to high levels of LDL ...

While flour can affect your cholesterol and heart health, it’s largely based on the type of flour you consume. Refined flour can raise your cholesterol levels more than whole grain flour. Flour can ...