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

If your doctor has ever told you to "keep an eye on your numbers," here's good news: The rules around what's considered high ...

Cholesterol is a waxy substance in your blood. Your body needs cholesterol to build healthy cells. Having too much cholesterol can increase your risk of heart disease. When you have high cholesterol, ...

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You’ve likely heard plenty about LDL (“bad”) and HDL (“good”) cholesterol. But there’s another heart-health marker worth knowing: ApoB. This lesser-known blood test can offer a more accurate picture ...

Heart disease remains the leading cause of death globally, and many of us are unfortunately at risk of developing it for various reasons, ranging from DNA and diet to sedentary lifestyle. One key ...

Experts have found a new type of cholesterol. And it could be the most dangerous ...

Altering a single gene may help people lower dangerously high levels of cholesterol and other fats in the blood, according to new research presented Saturday at the annual meeting of the American ...

Green tea is a type of brewed tea with several health benefits. Drinking green tea daily may lower your total and LDL cholesterol levels, reducing your risk of heart disease.