In the early Noughties, "cholesterol" became a bit of a buzzword, with campaigns and advertisements telling us we should care about it – and seek to maintain healthy levels. And although its ...

Using a high-dose statin with ezetimibe significantly reduces levels of "bad" LDL cholesterol, increasing a person's chances of reaching healthy levels by 85%, researchers found. Adobe stock/HealthDay ...

New review shows statins remain first-line therapy in MASLD, while PCSK9 inhibitors offer potential but require more evidence. Learn more about evolving treatment guidance.

Researchers at the Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences at "Federico II" University in Naples report that lower plasma ...

Variants that lower LDL cholesterol through pathways such as HMGCR and NPC1L1 are linked to a higher risk of type 2 diabetes.

An experimental drug called enlicitide reduced levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL), or “bad” cholesterol by almost 60% in ...

(CNN) — For some people with high cholesterol, making lifestyle changes and taking routine statin medications may not be sufficient to help them reach their target cholesterol levels. For these ...

NEW YORK CITY — For some people with high cholesterol, making lifestyle changes and taking routine statin medications may not be sufficient to help them reach their target cholesterol levels. For ...

New research suggests very low LDL cholesterol may be linked to a higher risk of type-2 diabetes, even without statin use.

The debate continues as to whether or not statins have effects other than those that lower lipids that may provide additional cardiovascular benefits. An array of proposed pleiotropic effects have ...

Experimental drug shows promise in raising good cholesterol levels. Nov. 15, 2011— -- An experimental new drug may someday offer people struggling with cholesterol problems a treatment option ...