A new Merck pill called enlicitide slashes levels of harmful LDL cholesterol by up to 60%, similar to injectable PCSK9 drugs ...

Dr. Han adds to this, saying, “The diets with the strongest evidence to lower cholesterol are the diets that recommend food ...

An experimental gene-editing treatment shows promise for permanently lowering levels of cholesterol and triglycerides, ...

The medication, which significantly lowers the risk of heart attacks, could be a promising alternative to expensive and ...

The drug enlicitide reduced cholesterol for adults with high levels due to an inherited disorder and may also work for a broader population.

One dose of an experimental drug cover offer lifetime treatment for people with high cholesterol, but its long-term safety is ...

Cardiovascular diseases remain the number one cause of death worldwide, claiming nearly 20 million lives every year. While ...

For some people with high cholesterol, making lifestyle changes and taking routine cholesterol-lowering statin medications may not be sufficient in helping them reach their target cholesterol levels.

Worried about peanut butter's impact on your heart? Surprisingly, natural peanut butter, in moderation, can actually boost ...

Patients have options beyond statins, and other alternatives are on the horizon.

Researchers report early but encouraging results on an experimental gene-editing treatment for high cholesterol.

A quality improvement program helped reduce "bad cholesterol" (LDL or low-density lipoprotein) levels among military veterans ...