A new discovery about how the liver flushes cholesterol from the body could lead to more effective treatments for ...

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A warning sign I look for in my patients is a build-up of cholesterol deposits in the skin, known as xanthelasmas or xanthomas. These are yellowish waxy plaques of cholesterol, usually 10 to 12mm ...

The 2024 surge in health insurance premiums presents a significant challenge for brokers, as clients feel the financial ...

Aug. 14, 2024 — More than a quarter of Australians over the age of 50 take cholesterol-lowering drugs to prevent heart disease and strokes, but our bodies also need cholesterol to survive.

Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of Americans. However, having high cholesterol levels doesn’t always lead to heart disease, ...

Cholesterol is a fatty substance found in our blood, and while it’s necessary for building cell walls and producing hormones, ...

A high cholesterol level doesn't have obvious symptoms, but it can increase your risk for conditions that do have symptoms. Here's a list of questions and answers you may have about cholesterol ...

The results could influence how doctors approach cholesterol management in patients, Fiaklow said. Doctors should not ignore high levels of LDL (bad cholesterol) when treating patients ...

A popular TikToker and heart surgeon has revealed the four common traits he sees in his heart surgery patients, including diabetes and smoking.

Patients will be told how to prevent genetic diseases that they are at risk of developing in a landmark trial. About 3,700 ...

MONCYTE Health diagnostics, developing proprietary technology to optimize treatment and prevention of cardiovascular disease, has closed a EUR 1 million seed round to fund its go-to-market strategy.