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 ...

Cholesterol-lowering statins such as Lipitor (atorvastatin) and Crestor (rosuvastatin calcium) are among the most widely prescribed drugs on the market today. Their purpose is to lower blood ...

If you have high cholesterol, knowing which foods support heart health and which should be avoided is important. To lower cholesterol levels, focus on fresh, whole foods like leafy greens, whole ...

Triglycerides are found in fats such as oil and butter. When your body has more calories than it needs at any given time, it changes them into triglycerides, which are stored in fat cells.

It's said 86 million Americans have high cholesterol. Here's an important heads-up for statin users in two U.S. regions. Statins are one of the most common, and most trusted, treatments to help manage ...

Cholesterol, the fatty, waxy substance found in the blood, is often blamed for heart problems. The truth is that it is required to maintain healthy cells, create hormones, and aid digestion. It’s the ...

De-escalating from aspirin plus ticagrelor to aspirin plus clopidogrel 1 month post-percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) was associated with favorable outcomes in patients with stabilized ...

The results of a per-protocol analysis showed a stronger protective association for both CVD and mortality outcomes for those who were prescribed a statin, at all age groups. This association remained ...

A four-in-one daily “polypill” containing a statin and three blood pressure lowering drugs should be offered to all over 50s, experts have said. Academics from University College London (UCL ...

The NHS should give everyone over the age of 50 statin-based pills, scientists have said. Experts from University College London (UCL) said a single, daily “polypill”, which includes a statin ...