The general perception supports the mantra of “lower is better” for low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) levels in cardiovascular disease. However, during the acute stage of ischemic stroke, it ...

In a recent study published in the Scientific Reports Journal, researchers from Japan conducted a longitudinal study investigating the association between white blood cell count and hypercholesteremia ...

LDL cholesterol increases plaque in arteries, which tightens blood vessels and limits blood flow to organs. This is why it is ...

When you have excess LDL cholesterol in the blood, it can lead to heart attack, stroke, and other cardiovascular problems.

Authors say findings call for primary prevention strategies to extend beyond traditional 10-year estimates. HealthDay News — A single combined measure of high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (CRP), low ...

What really causes your blood fats to skyrocket? Groundbreaking discoveries have delivered surprising new answers.

SaveHealth reports on cholesterol medications, detailing common types like statins, their effects, and safety considerations for treatment.

MiR-223 is closely associated with pathogenesis of coronary artery disease (CAD); however, the molecular mechanisms are unclear. In the present study, the human vascular endothelial cells (ECs) were ...

A new study discovered that increased cardiovascular risk factors during childhood and adolescence may be associated with poorer brain function in early adulthood, according to a study published in ...