I’ve received so many questions from readers, clients and a few family members about the recently updated guidelines from the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association on ...

Ignite Cycle Executive Director Amy Stanaland, left, and The Wellness Passport Owner Emma Riley, right, are pumped to kick off the 2026 season for The Wellness Passport, with passports on sale now.

As you visit the doctor over the years, you may notice certain numbers in your bloodwork slowly creeping up. Cholesterol, a waxy substance found in every cell of your body, is vital to its functioning ...

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, ...

The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office reports arresting a Westminster man for having child sexual abuse material. The District Attorney for Henderson, Transylvania and Polk Counties said a Henderson ...

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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A new experimental daily pill called enlicitide could revolutionize cholesterol treatment by lowering LDL cholesterol by up to 60 percent. This breakthrough offers a simpler, oral alternative to ...