Whether significant reductions in LDL cholesterol and serum triglyceride levels will lead to significant reductions in coronary mortality when starting lipid values are "normal" is a multifaceted ...
Scientific consensus panels going back decades established—“beyond a reasonable doubt”—that lowering LDL cholesterol reduces the risk of heart attacks. Consistent evidence “unequivocally” establishes ...
HDL, the so-called good cholesterol, appears to influence treatment decisions around statin therapy, according to an analysis in JACC: Advances. Compared with people who have normal HDL-cholesterol ...
Start your day with these heart-healthy breakfast options to help improve your cholesterol, according to dietitians.
This column is the first in a series about risk factors for atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries), the cause of several health problems, including heart attacks — the number one cause of death ...
*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Dr. Roach: Can you please explain what is cholesterol/high-density lipoprotein and the ...