study shows LDL cholesterol contributes to plaque build-up in the arteries, which can eventually lead to heart disease, heart attack or stroke, according to the American Heart Association.

Regular screenings for all patients should begin at age 20 and proceed in intervals. However, if you're at high risk for ...

A new study has found that eating between one and six eggs each week significantly reduces the risk of dying from any cause ...

Cardiologists share advice for staying healthy–including new screenings and how to exercise safely in cold weather.

Eggs, shrimp, and other once-forbidden foods now have the all-clear. Here are the surprising high-cholesterol foods experts ...

Most of us know that following an unhealthy diet, smoking, drinking too much alcohol and having high blood pressure and/or cholesterol can increase your risk of heart disease.

Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the US, according to the American Heart Association's 2025 Heart Disease ...

New research found that high levels of ‘good cholesterol’ in the blood were associated with an increased risk of glaucoma, an ...

Blood pressure numbers indicate the pressure measured when your heart beats (systolic), and in between the beats (diastolic). Less than 120/80 (one hundred twenty over eighty) is considered normal. A ...

Feb. 3, 2025 — Low-density lipoproteins (LDL) -- commonly known as bad cholesterol -- have long been on scientists' radar as a major contributor to heart disease. But these microscopic ...

You'll also need to make changes to your diet and lifestyle to help reduce your cholesterol levels and your overall risk of heart disease." A spokesperson for the Association of UK Dietitians says ...

Emma has explained how to eat well for heart health. Try to include fibre-rich foods in your diet to help lower your cholesterol levels. Emma, nutritionist with Wassen, said: "Fibre helps lower ...