New guidelines recommend considering cholesterol-lowering statins in the 30s, screening all adults for hidden risk factors ...

At the end of the study, those taking the drug had 21% lower LDL cholesterol levels than those taking a placebo. They also ...

Millions more adults should consider starting cholesterol-lowering medications earlier to reduce their risk of heart attack and stroke, according to new medical guidance.

The AHA urges doctors to begin screening and treating patients who are still in their 30s, well before the risks of a heart attack and stroke are higher.

Treating high cholesterol should start sooner, even among people in their 30s, according to new guidelines from the American College of Cardiology, the American Heart Association and other medical ...

High cholesterol often develops silently. Some warning signs include chest discomfort and yellowish fatty skin deposits. A ...

The recommendations highlight a growing consensus among experts: the earlier high cholesterol is treated, the better the long-term health outcomes.

Eleven medical organizations advised changes to preventive cardiac care that it says could markedly reduce heart attacks and ...

Statins are among the most commonly prescribed medications for reducing high cholesterol and lowering the risk of heart attack and stroke. People searching for popular statin medications are often ...

The test can help assess your lifetime risk for cardiovascular disease. That, along with earlier treatment for high ...

Shortly after my 60th birthday, my cholesterol level inexplicably began to rise despite exercise and a healthy weight and a healthy diet. I tried to bring it down by cutting cheese, eggs and most meat ...