CENTER ABOUT WHAT YOU SHOULD LOOK OUT FOR. WHEN YOU THINK OF MENOPAUSE. YOU MAY THINK OF MOOD SWINGS AND HOT FLASHES, BUT YOU NEED TO ALSO CONSIDER YOUR CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTH. MERCY MEDICAL CENTER ...

Did you know that about 40% of people who have high LDL cholesterol (the “bad” cholesterol) levels are unaware of their status? If your doctor has told you your LDL is high, consider yourself lucky to ...

“Bad,” or LDL, cholesterol is a major risk factor for heart disease and most people are screened for it as part of their yearly physicals. There’s another marker in the blood that may be a better ...

High cholesterol, often called the “silent killer,” can quietly damage your heart over time without showing any obvious or alarming symptoms. If left unchecked, it significantly increases the risk of ...

You’ve likely heard plenty about LDL (“bad”) and HDL (“good”) cholesterol, but there’s another heart-health marker worth knowing: ApoB. This lesser-known blood test can offer a more accurate picture ...

LDL or bad cholesterol is a major risk factor for heart disease, and most people get their LDL screening done as part of yearly tests to find out about their cardiovascular health. However, there’s ...

An experimental pill called enlicitide was found to dramatically lower LDL (“bad”) cholesterol by ~60% in a large phase 3 clinical trial. The study enrolled nearly 2,900 adults already on statins who ...

New research indicates that the majority of side-effects commonly linked to statins are not, in fact, caused by the medication itself. A comprehensive study, published in The Lancet, examined data ...

“Bad,” or LDL, cholesterol is a major risk factor for heart disease and most people are screened for it as part of their yearly physicals. There’s another marker in the blood that may be a better ...

Amelia MacIntyre, DO, is a board-certified family medicine physician. She is certified in osteopathic medicine. Whole plant foods, soluble fiber, and unsaturated fats can help lower LDL cholesterol.

Doctors caution that a seemingly 'normal' cholesterol report can be misleading. It's not just about the cholesterol levels; factors such as inflammation, LDL particle size, and triglycerides can ...