Millions more adults should consider starting cholesterol-lowering medications earlier to reduce their risk of heart attack and stroke, according to new medical guidance.

Few medications have stirred as much discussion as statins. Cardiologists often describe them as life-saving drugs, while some patients remain hesitant, citing side effects or skepticism about ...

Though rare, statins-medications that lower cholesterol-can cause side effects, including soreness in large muscle groups such as the shoulders, hips or knees. You may have heard that the antioxidant ...

Cardiology groups say adults as young as 30 should assess cholesterol risk and consider treatment to prevent heart attacks ...

There is a lot of misinformation about cholesterol, making people believe that eggs are bad or that exercising can do away with a bad diet. However, this may be far from the truth. A neurologist ...

Managing high cholesterol doesn’t always require prescription medications. Many people successfully reduce their cholesterol levels through targeted lifestyle changes that address the underlying ...

Protein powders can aid muscle growth, tissue repair, and energy, and adding them to oatmeal may help manage blood sugar and support weight-loss and daily protein goals.

Officer is not alone. As women enter menopause, cholestrol levels jump—by an average of 10-15%, or about 10 to 20 milligrams per deciliter. (A healthy adult cholesterol range is 125-200 milligrams per ...