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 ...

If it continues to work in further studies, a gene therapy in development could eliminate the need for daily pills or regular ...

An increase in sedentary time in childhood raises cholesterol levels by two-thirds as an adult, which can lead to heart ...

Patients in London have received a pioneering new gene editing therapy that lowers "bad" cholesterol after a single infusion, ...

Regular follow-up calls from a pharmacist can help people lower their "bad" (LDL) cholesterol by reminding them to take their ...

Coconut oil is getting a lot of attention for its health benefits, but is it safe to consume if you have high cholesterol ...

Crestor (rosuvastatin) and Lipitor (atorvastatin) are the top medications for lowering blood levels of cholesterol and triglycerides. High cholesterol (and triglycerides) occurs when the fat in your ...

One and done? Pharma giant Eli Lilly announced Monday that its gene-editing therapy can reduce LDL (“bad”) cholesterol by up ...

What Is Lerochol, and Why Does It Matter? Lerochol (lerodalcibep-liga) is a new medicine approved by the FDA to help lower elevated levels of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), often called ...

Cholesterol has some important jobs in the body — such as creating hormones, aiding digestion, building cell membranes and generating vitamin D — but too much of the waxy substance can pose a health ...

A groundbreaking gene-editing therapy developed by Eli Lilly and Verve Therapeutics reduced "bad" LDL cholesterol by up to 62 ...

Research associates sertraline and other antidepressants with high cholesterol levels. Eating a balanced diet, exercising regularly, and maintaining a moderate weight may help people manage ...