If you’ve ever felt numbness or soreness in your backside after sitting down all day, you may be suffering from “dead butt syndrome.” Also known as gluteal amnesia or lower cross syndrome, it’s a real ...

In TODAY.com’s Expert Tip of the Day, Dr. Carolyn D. Brockington shares the “small steps” she takes every day to protect her ...

Essential vitamins are different from essential minerals such as iron, calcium, magnesium, and phosphorus. Over-the-counter supplements typically include both kinds of micronutrients, but the way they ...

Scientists report that a new DNA-based treatment lowered bad cholesterol by nearly 50% after one injection, without using statins – the widely prescribed drugs that lower cholesterol by slowing its ...

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 ...

What you eat has a huge impact on your cardiovascular health. Certain foods can help you lower your cholesterol—a waxy substance that’s found in all the cells in your body—while others can raise it.

Share on Pinterest A new study suggests that not only is apoB testing effective for guiding cholesterol treatment, but also cost-effective. Image credit: aire images/Getty Images A study suggests that ...

New guidelines say fish oil and other supplements are not recommended for lowering LDL cholesterol. Some fish oil supplements may raise LDL levels and increase the risk of atrial fibrillation.

Despite persistent negative myths clouding their benefits, statins truly are wonder drugs. Taken once a day in pill form, they slash the swallower's 'bad' LDL cholesterol by as much as 50 percent, ...

Statins are widely used to reduce cardiovascular risk, yet a significant number of patients experience muscle-related side effects that limit their use. New research reveals a previously unclear ...

Patel is a board-certified emergency medicine physician, former U.S. Navy flight surgeon, and founder of MD Longevity Lab. A patient came to my office recently and told me she had stopped her statin.