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 ...

For primary prevention patients at high risk, such as those with a 10-year risk > 10%, the LDL target is less than 70 mg/dL (class 2a recommendation). For this group, treatment begins with a ...

The latest cholesterol guidelines include three new screening tests: coronary artery calcium, lipoprotein (a), and apolipoprotein B.

LDL cholesterol, often called “bad” cholesterol, is significant in heart health. It’s a waxy substance in the blood that can accumulate in artery walls, forming plaque. This plaque buildup, known as ...

You might have high LDL cholesterol and not even know it. We spoke to experts about how to monitor this health stat so you ...

You’ve probably heard of “good” HDL cholesterol and “bad” LDL cholesterol. But when your LDL levels rise above the healthy range for your age (typically 100 mg/dL), it raises the risk of heart disease ...

Cardiologists say two new blood markers could transform how Indians detect heart risk early – long before a heart attack or ...

Extra-virgin olive oil, avocado oil, canola oil, soybean oil, and walnut oil are heart-healthy options with different uses.

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . High genetic predisposition to elevated LDL was linked to lower risk for developing type 2 diabetes. High ...