This 30-day plan is set at 1,800 calories, with modifications for 1,500 and 2,000 calories. Each day provides at least 70 ...

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Coverage of a new PCSK9 trial makes bold claims about prevention and risk reduction. But how well do they hold up to scrutiny ...

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 ...

CARDIO—AEROBIC ACTIVITIES like walking, running, swimming, and cycling—not only reduces total cholesterol, LDL, vLDL and ...

High cholesterol can lead to serious health problems including heart disease and stroke, but making simple dietary changes ...

Oats are rich in soluble fiber that lowers cholesterol levels. Other cholesterol-lowering foods include legumes, fruits, vegetables, nuts, avocado, and fish.

Cholesterol is a waxy substance the body uses to make hormones, vitamin D and digestive acids. Problems begin when LDL cholesterol rises above healthy levels, allowing plaque to build along artery ...

Being told that you have elevated cholesterol can feel like a letdown on an otherwise good bill of health. But you aren’t alone—according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), ...

Merck & Co. Inc. (NYSE:MRK) on Tuesday shared topline results from the Phase 3 CORALreef Lipids trial evaluating the safety and efficacy of enlicitide decanoate for hypercholesterolemia on a moderate ...