With so much information available, it can be difficult to understand what cholesterol is – and why it’s important.

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." ...

The 2026 American dyslipidemia guideline now endorses the PREVENT equations to guide lipid-lowering therapy in primary prevention in adults. Lipid-lowering therapy can be considered with a 10-year ...

Here's some exciting news for your heart: The rules around cholesterol just got simpler, smarter and more personalized with an earlier start on primary prevention. On March 13, the American College of ...

Individuals with a higher risk of heart disease should ideally start testing for low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol at age 10. Also, everyone should strive for an LDL level below 100. This is ...

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New recommendations suggest that some people should start trying to lower their cholesterol as early as age 30. By Nina Agrawal Your cholesterol levels can affect your risk of heart disease and stroke ...

The joint document, published simultaneously in the journals JACC and Circulation, addresses not just cholesterol, but a full range of blood lipids that contribute to atherosclerosis — the buildup of ...

The 2026 ACC/AHA dyslipidemia guidelines mark a major shift toward starting cholesterol treatment earlier and aiming for lower LDL targets. Using the new PREVENT-ASCVD calculator, clinicians can ...

Share on Pinterest In an updated set of guidelines, the AHA and ACA advise more aggressive cholesterol management and earlier intervention. Image credit: Riza Azhari/Getty Images Dyslipidemia is a ...

MADRID, Spain—The European Society of Cardiology and the European Atherosclerosis Society (ESC/EAS) have updated their guidelines for the management of dyslipidemia, and while treatment goals have ...