Scientific consensus panels going back decades established—“beyond a reasonable doubt”—that lowering LDL cholesterol reduces the risk of heart attacks. Consistent evidence “unequivocally” establishes ...

A novel molecular pathway to explain how a mutation in the gene ACTA2 can cause individuals in their 30s -- with normal cholesterol levels and no other risk factors -- to develop coronary artery ...

“The earlier in life your blood pressure and cholesterol levels are higher, the more damage you’re accruing to your heart and vascular system,” says Donald Lloyd-Jones, MD, a cardiologist and the ...

A short-term oat-based diet appears to be surprisingly effective at reducing the cholesterol level. This is indicated by a trial by the University of Bonn, which has now been published in Nature ...

San Antonio, TX - Regular visits to the supermarket's "tofu and soy" section may help your patients' heart health - even patients with normal cholesterol levels. Results from a randomized clinical ...

High blood level of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) is a major causative factor of coronary heart disease. Medicine- and/or diet-mediated reduction of LDL level is known to reduce the risk ...

Whenever we think of the highest marker for heart attack, cholesterol is the name that comes up first. Yet, there’s another blood test that might actually out‑shine cholesterol, in flagging your risk ...

Dr. Steven Nissen answers the question: 'Cholesterol Level Without Blood Test?' — -- Question: Can I tell that I have high cholesterol without a blood test? Answer: Unfortunately, having high ...

This article was reviewed by Felix Gussone, MD. Key Takeaways: Cholesterol is a key building block for testosterone. Through ...