In patients who have coronary artery disease, peripheral artery disease or carotid artery disease, there is no question about the benefit of cholesterol-lowering medications such as statins. However, ...

If you’ve been diagnosed with high cholesterol, it’s all too easy to focus on what you shouldn’t eat. But did you know that eating more foods rich in soluble fiber is an easy, all-natural way to lower ...

The reduction in risk is potentially significant. Lowering the amount of cholesterol in the blood by a mere 1 millimole per ...

What people mean when they talk about good and bad cholesterol is how cholesterol is carried through the body, by particles ...

O nce upon a time, cholesterol was simple. This molecule, it was proclaimed, came in two varieties: an artery-clogging “bad” ...

Low HDL cholesterol, often overlooked, poses major risks to heart and brain health, increasing the likelihood of heart ...

High cholesterol is a global issue, that can raise the chances of a heart attack and stroke. In simple terms, cholesterol is ...

This transcript has been edited for clarity. For more episodes, download the Medscape app or subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred podcast provider. Pam Taub, MD, FACC ...

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High cholesterol is associated with an increased risk for cardiovascular conditions like heart disease, stroke, and atherosclerosis. If your doctor has recommended lowering your cholesterol, this ...