The AHA urges doctors to begin screening and treating patients who are still in their 30s, well before the risks of a heart attack and stroke are higher.

Heart health experts released new guidance to help identify early risk factors for heart disease that go beyond tracking ...

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 ...

The American Heart Association advised changes to preventive cardiac care that it says could markedly reduce heart attacks and strokes.

Major medical organizations updated the cholesterol playbook for the first time in years, with new risk tools, lower targets ...

The test can help assess your lifetime risk for cardiovascular disease. That, along with earlier treatment for high ...

The American College of Cardiology (ACC), the American Heart Association and nine other leading medical associations, today issued an updated guideline for the management of dyslipidemia-abnormal ...

Knowing your personal risk of developing heart disease and managing your cholesterol early through healthy habits, regular screening and informed care is key for heart and brain health. This advice ...

As we age, high cholesterol becomes a common concern, increasing heart attack and stroke risk. Here are simple, effective tips to help you manage your cholesterol and protect your heart health. To cut ...

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

The study confirmed that statins and PCSK9 inhibitors are both very effective at lowering cholesterol. By reducing harmful cholesterol levels, these drugs can significantly lower the risk of heart ...

High cholesterol is associated with an increased risk for cardiovascular conditions like heart disease, stroke, and atherosclerosis. If your doctor has recommended lowering your cholesterol, this ...