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Red yeast rice is a natural supplement used to lower cholesterol. Learn whether it's safe, effective, and how it compares to prescription medications.

Apo B tests are blood tests that measure the concentration of Apolipoprotein B in the blood, which carries cholesterol that can cause a number of blood vessel and heart conditions.

McMaster researchers found that deep abdominal and liver fat can quietly damage arteries, even in people who appear fit.

Heart disease is the No. 1 cause of death in the United States. These are the steps you need to take to reduce your risk.

People with certain forms of the MC4R gene have lower cholesterol levels than do other individuals with a high body-mass ...

More than 240 million Americans have at least one risk factor for CKM syndrome, such as high blood pressure, abnormal ...

Ask most healthcare professionals how to avoid heart disease and you will be told to exercise, eat a healthy diet and lower your LDL cholesterol (with a statin if needed). At last count about 50 ...

High-density lipoprotein, or HDL, cholesterol -- often referred to as the "good" cholesterol -- may not be as useful in predicting the risk of heart disease and protecting against it as previously ...

Statins are considered safe and effective, but they may not be right for everyone to lower cholesterol.

For years, cholesterol has been labeled the enemy of the heart, but experts say the truth is far more complex. Cardiologists ...