Experts say that insufficient exercise during childhood can increase cholesterol levels in adulthood by two-thirds, which may ...

Strokes are the fifth-leading cause of death in the United States, and the leading cause of disability. On Monday, the ...

Cholesterol plays a tricky role in our bodies—while we need it to keep our cells healthy, too much of it can lead to serious ...

Taking charge of your cholesterol health starts with a conversation. By preparing for this dialogue, sharing openly with your ...

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

We all know that high cholesterol is not a good thing – it increases your risk of developing serious health problems – yet ...

Cholesterol is a vital substance in our bodies, helping with functions like building cells and producing hormones. However, ...

High cholesterol during childhood has been associated with early signs of heart disease when individuals reach adulthood and ...

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.

Updated clinical recommendations, including lifestyle changes, prevention strategies and treatment options, to reduce the risk of a first stroke have been outlined in a new guideline.

Alzheimer's disease, a devastating neurodegenerative condition that affects millions of people worldwide, may have found a ...