A research team from the Department of Pathology at the University of Hong Kong's LKS Faculty of Medicine (HKUMed) has ...

Elevated serum cholesterol is a major heart disease risk factor. There can be a genetic link responsible for high cholesterol, but for the vast majority of us, lifestyle and diet will be the key ...

Cholesterol disorders affect millions of people globally and are among the leading risk factors for cardiovascular diseases, including heart attack and stroke. Statins are the first-line therapy for ...

Jan. 21, 2025 – Bernadette McLaughlin is 66 years old, walks 10 miles most days, eats mainly vegetables and tofu, and her standard cholesterol panel looks generally healthy. But there was one number ...

The largest analysis to examine the best way to lower levels of "bad" cholesterol in patients with blocked arteries shows that they should immediately be given a combination of a statin and another ...

The key to lowering cholesterol might be down to one simple dietary habit. Adding more fiber to meals can help reduce levels of cholesterol, a waxy, fat-like substance, and in turn lower the risk of ...