Lipoprotein (a) is a fatty particle that circulates in the blood and deposits cholesterol in the arteries contributing to ...

LDL cholesterol level < 40 vs ≥ 70 mg/dL is linked to lower rates of future major cardiovascular events in patients with ...

A quality improvement program helped reduce "bad cholesterol" (LDL or low-density lipoprotein) levels among military veterans ...

"These findings suggest that while PCSK9 inhibitors are safe and effective at lowering lipids, their impact on early vascular remodeling in heart transplant recipients may be limited -- at least ...

In a world-first trial, scientists used a one-off CRISPR gene edit to switch off a liver “fat brake” gene, slashing stubborn ...

High cholesterol can be managed through lifestyle changes. Doctors recommend embracing a plant-based diet, choosing lean ...

A little-known type of cholesterol called Lipoprotein (a) is quietly putting one in five Australians at risk of heart disease ...

Focusing on your HDL cholesterol can benefit your health, as a whole, according to doctors. Here are 8 easy ways you can ...

In late-stage studies, Merck & Co.’s PCSK9-targeted pill achieved low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) reductions ...

After 24 months, 34% of veterans who have heart and blood vessel disease and high cholesterol in a quality improvement ...

Among people with a previous heart attack or stroke, or who are at high risk for one, a daily oral medication may offer an ...

A new Merck pill called enlicitide slashes levels of harmful LDL cholesterol by up to 60%, similar to injectable PCSK9 drugs ...