Many people focus only on LDL cholesterol, but VLDL is another form linked to heart disease. Knowing what VLDL does and how to manage it through diet and habits can protect your heart and lower your ...

Regulating cholesterol levels is crucial for heart health. There are two types of cholesterol (we’ll explain the difference between “good” and “bad” shortly), and if you have too much of the kind that ...

Fenofibrate may be an effective treatment option in children with hypertriglyceridemia, in whom lower levels of triglycerides ...

Overall, average levels of total cholesterol, triglycerides and low­density lipoprotein cholesterol have continued to decline post-2010, according to a study published in JAMA Cardiology. Researchers ...

Hopes are high for a powerful new compound aimed at lowering blood fat levels responsible for potentially fatal heart disease ...

“Bad,” or LDL, cholesterol is a major risk factor for heart disease and most people are screened for it as part of their yearly physicals ...

In a Phase 1, first-in-human trial, a one-time infusion of an investigational CRISPR-Cas9 therapy targeting angiopoietin-like protein 3 (ANGPTL3) was safe and reduced LDL cholesterol by nearly 50% and ...

Pecans may help lower cholesterol and triglyceride levels, reducing the risk of heart disease. They also have beneficial antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. But moderation is key. If you’ve ...

Elevated cholesterol levels affect millions of Americans, substantially increasing the risk of heart disease and stroke. While prescription medications effectively reduce cholesterol, many people seek ...

Heart disease remains the leading cause of death globally, and many of us are unfortunately at risk of developing it for various reasons, ranging from DNA and diet to sedentary lifestyle.

High triglycerides can cloud your thinking. Elevated blood fats may reduce brain blood flow, fuel inflammation, and trigger brain fog—often signaling deeper heart–brain health risks. TheHealthSite.com ...

You expect certain hormone-driven symptoms in your 40s and 50s. Hot flashes, mood swings, a lack of sex drive. But high cholesterol? That one tends to fly under the ...