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 have gotten clearer-and a little more personal. In March, the ...

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

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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, ...

A one-time gene-editing infusion kept cholesterol levels low for a year, offering a potential new approach to preventing ...

As with any disease, it’s pretty obvious that preventing heart disease is important. But why? What are the health ramifications of it? Well, they're pretty serious ones—including mortality—and affect ...

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 ...

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.