You’ve probably had a standard lipid panel at a routine physical, since it’s generally recommended every four to six years for healthy adults, and more often for those with heart disease or diabetes.

GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - A new medication is helping patients lower their cholesterol in a major way. For the first time, the treatment is available in a pill form. The once-daily tablet, ...

An estimated 21.5 million additional adults in the United States may now be eligible for statins under updated cholesterol treatment guidelines, according to a new study. The researchers aimed to ...

The new pills can lower cholesterol levels far below what can be achieved with statins, clinical trials have shown. By Gina Kolata The Food and Drug Administration approved a daily pill on Thursday ...

A cholesterol test that many Americans don't receive may do a better job of identifying who needs treatment to reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes, according to new research from Northwestern ...

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People generally have an idea of foods they consider cholesterol-heavy: ultra-processed, extra-flavorful options and ones that take a lot of “sizzle” to create. But many foods that raise cholesterol ...

For people with creeping cholesterol levels, a healthier diet can go a long way. Revamping what you eat can often seem intimidating – and expensive – on its face, but there are many accessible foods ...

The bitter sibling of the chocolate family, dark chocolate has increasingly become a go-to dessert for people choosing a more health-conscious but delectable treat. One of the benefits the famously ...