Here are three common weekend habits that may lead to unhealthy cholesterol levels and tips for keeping your numbers in an ...

American College of Cardiology (ACC), and nine other leading medical organizations have released updated guidelines for ...

American College of Cardiology (ACC), and nine other leading medical organizations have released updated guidelines for cholesterol and lipids, focusing on earlier screening and treatment.

New ACC/AHA guidelines urge earlier cholesterol screening and treatment, focusing on lifetime heart risks.

Knowing your personal risk of developing heart disease and managing your cholesterol early through healthy habits, regular ...

Major medical organizations updated the cholesterol playbook for the first time in years, with new risk tools, lower targets and earlier treatment recommendations.

PREVENT risk estimation starts at age 30 and incorporates lifetime risk, enabling earlier identification of patients who warrant intensified lipid management and preventive therapies. LDL-C treatment ...

Key Takeaways New guidelines are targeting cholesterol as a heart health riskThe guidelines call for lifelong screening and treatment for elevated 'bad' cholesterolDiet and exercise are front-line ...

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Despite having the potential to cause irreversible damage, high cholesterol can sneak up undetected. Here's what to know.

Eating saturated fat regularly affects your LDL cholesterol levels and can raise your heart disease risk. There are simple steps you can take to lower your numbers.

Individuals with a higher risk of heart disease should ideally start testing for low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol at age 10. Also, everyone should strive for an LDL level below 100. This is ...