The objective of this scientific statement is to evaluate contemporary evidence that either supports or refutes the conclusion that aggressive low-density lipoprotein cholesterol lowering or lipid ...

For years, eggs carried a nutrition halo and a nutrition warning label at the same time. They were praised as an easy protein ...

When you’re trying to get a handle on your cholesterol, what you eat can play a major role. Experts generally recommend opting for a diet rich in lean protein, lots of plant foods and whole grains ...

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 ...

Researchers analyzing over 20,000 patients found that very high levels of the inherited cholesterol particle Lp(a) dramatically raise the risk of stroke, cardiovascular death, and major heart ...

It’s best to eat within about two hours of waking up if you have high cholesterol. Skipping breakfast can contribute to higher cholesterol levels (and other adverse health effects). Choose breakfast ...

Heart specialists now recommend that everyone get tested for lipoprotein(a). Here’s what to know about it. The American Heart Association and other cardiac groups now recommend that everyone should be ...

For decades, assessing cholesterol risk has been built around a simple idea: Lower “bad” cholesterol, lower your chance of a heart attack. The test at the center of that approach measures how much low ...