HealthDay News — Integrated polygenic risk scores (PRS) can estimate the risk for 8 cardiovascular conditions, according to a study published online April 29 in the Journal of the American College of ...

Endeavor Health researchers have developed a new, more comprehensive test that can give a clearer picture of patients' genetic risk for coronary artery disease, better known as heart disease.

Novel CRISPR-Cas9 treatments are proving effective in reversing disease for life. But ensuring their long-term safety will ...

Extreme values for cholesterol, glucose, and height are driven by rare, high-impact genetic variants rather than polygenic ...

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 ...

High cholesterol frequently goes unnoticed because it doesn't usually present obvious health warning signs, but it may be associated with a particular type of pain that shouldn't be dismissed.

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 ...

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 ...

Butter is a staple in most kitchens, whether you use it to cook or spread it on bread. It gives dishes a delectable richness and is great for browning or thickening sauces. But how often is healthy to ...

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