If you're in midlife, your risk may be changing-even if your numbers aren't.

People whose LDL cholesterol is in the normal range—even those without metabolic risk factors—may yet have levels of apolipoprotein B (apoB) that predict an elevated risk of future atherosclerotic ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: My husband and I recently achieved the near impossible task of becoming attached to a family doctor! After many years without getting tested, our first order of business was a complete ...

Almost 25 million adults in the U.S. have high cholesterol, which puts them at a higher risk for a heart attack or stroke in ...

Heart disease remains the leading cause of death globally, and many of us are unfortunately at risk of developing it for various reasons, ranging from DNA and diet to sedentary lifestyle.

This article was originally featured on Knowable Magazine. When C. Michael Gibson of Boston saw his doctor in the spring of 2023, the blood test results were confusing. His cholesterol levels were ...

“You are going to die young.” The first time I heard those six words, they were jarring. And I chuckle when I hear them.

When it comes to heart health, cholesterol is the most talked about lipid profile, and heart attacks are often discussed in the context of high levels of LDL cholesterol. But, there’s more to the ...

Doctors say advanced lipid tests like Apo B and Lp(a) can identify heart disease risk earlier than standard cholesterol checks. (Image: Pexels) When discussions around heart health come up, LDL ...