New ACC/AHA guidelines urge earlier cholesterol screening and treatment, focusing on lifetime heart risks.

Dietitians warn that a common food found in many daily meals may quietly increase cholesterol levels and heart disease risk.

Eleven medical organizations advised changes to preventive cardiac care that it says could markedly reduce heart attacks and ...

High cholesterol often develops silently. Some warning signs include chest discomfort and yellowish fatty skin deposits. A ...

Cardiology experts say new national recommendations focus on earlier screening and long-term heart risk prevention.

The AHA urges doctors to begin screening and treating patients who are still in their 30s, well before the risks of a heart attack and stroke are higher.

The recommendations come from the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association, whose guidance is widely ...

Heart health experts released new guidance to help identify early risk factors for heart disease that go beyond tracking ...

Trying to lower cholesterol? Dietitians say snacking at this common time of day may work against your heart-health goals.

Cardiologists and a dietitian break down the new research.

Millions more adults should consider starting cholesterol-lowering medications earlier to reduce their risk of heart attack and stroke, according to new medical guidance.

Chia seeds provide fiber, omega-3s and antioxidants that can help lower cholesterol. Chia seeds are versatile, cost-effective and easy to incorporate into a heart-healthy diet. Eating plant-based ...