As clinicians, we know that lowering low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) with statins alone or in combination with nonstatin therapies such as a proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 ...

Lipoprotein(a) (Lp(a)) is associated with atherothrombosis through several mechanisms, including putative antifibrinolytic properties. However, genetic association studies have not demonstrated an ...

Dr Vinayak Agrawal explains why looking at multiple lipids is necessary to determine the heart health of lean Indians. Here ...

The Framingham Heart Study identified lifestyle risk factors for heart disease, including smoking, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol. A recent study suggests testing for LDL, HScrp, and ...

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a preventable and treatable respiratory disease, but is, however, the fourth leading cause of death with an estimated 10% prevalence worldwide 1,2,3.

LDL cholesterol, often called “bad” cholesterol, is significant in heart health. It’s a waxy substance in the blood that can accumulate in artery walls, forming plaque. This plaque buildup, known as ...

Obesity is a public health problem worldwide that currently affects more than 40% of adults in the U.S. Alarmingly, more than 9% of the U.S. population had severe (Class 3) obesity in 2020, the ...

Researchers say newly identified cholesterol control pathway is completely separate from anything targeted by existing drugs.

Lipid-laden macrophages are a defining pathological feature across a broad range of inflammatory diseases, including atherosclerosis, metabolic disorders, and chronic tissue injury, yet effective ...

Study deciphers the molecular handshake between LDL receptors and apoB100, shedding light on cholesterol metabolism and its role in cardiovascular disease. Study: Structure of apolipoprotein B100 ...

Eating a variety of fiber-rich foods like almonds and beans can support healthy cholesterol levels. Omega-3s found in fatty fish and olive oil can help lower cholesterol levels. Getting plenty of ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . ApoA-I infusions may improve outcomes after acute heart attack for patients with multivessel CAD and ...