For decades, scientists have known that estrogen protects cardiovascular health, but exactly how that protection works—and what happens when it disappears—has remained unclear. New research from ...

A new breakthrough could change how high cholesterol is treated, offering a powerful alternative to traditional drugs. Researchers have developed tiny DNA-based molecules that shut down PCSK9—a key ...

If you’ve ever been told by your doctor to “watch your cholesterol,” you’re not alone – and it’s not just routine advice. High cholesterol is strongly linked to serious health risks that include high ...

Doctors have been drilled for decades on the four big risks for heart disease, which kills more Americans every year than any other illness. The fearsome foursome: hypertension, smoking, high levels ...

High cholesterol is a major risk factor for heart disease, heart attack, and stroke. However, it can be difficult to tell if you have high cholesterol or if you are nearing dangerous levels, so ...

The Journal is keeping tabs on all offseason roster moves for the Lobo men’s basketball team — who is leaving, who is returning, who hasn’t decided — on its Transfer Portal Tracker (CLICK HERE).

The American College of Cardiology (ACC), the American Heart Association (AHA), and nine other leading medical organizations recently released the new guidelines for treating and managing dyslipidemia ...

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 ...

Why Earlier Screening Matters The update arrives as research shows that about 1 in 4 adults in the United States has elevated LDL cholesterol (LDL-C), a major contributor to atherosclerosis (the ...

Atlanta cardiologists say ‘aggressive’ new guidance on managing lipids calls for screening as early as 30. Following new guidance from the nation’s top heart authorities, Atlanta cardiologists are ...