In addition, niacin modestly lowers LDL-C levels. LDL-C circulates in the blood as a heterogeneous population of various sized particles, with smaller LDL particles widely considered to be more ...

Short-term use of plant-based meat alternatives could help lower levels of LDL cholesterol and total cholesterol, and help to ...

Findings of a new study suggest that the quality of LDL and HDL cholesterol, rather than their quantity, is more important in ...

Anyone, ranging from young adults to the elderly, can be at risk of developing small, dense LDL particles. It appears that the development of small, dense LDL can be inherited. Additionally, lifestyle ...

For most of my life, my LDL (often referred to as ‘bad’ cholesterol) was solidly under 120 mg/dl. Over the past few years though, it has steadily increased to the 160s, despite a nutritious ...

Elevated cholesterol level is an independent risk factor for coronary heart disease (CHD). To reduce the risk of ischemic events for CHD patients, fasting level of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol ...

So perhaps it’s not all that shocking to learn that “healthy” cholesterol readings aren’t the same for an 11-year-old and a ...

So even though participants had what is currently considered to be normal cholesterol or LDL, if your CRP was elevated, you benefited as much as people who had other risk factors. Dr. Willerson ...

Are you looking for natural ways to reduce your cholesterol levels? Add these fibre-rich foods to lower cholesterol levels in ...

Blood pressure numbers indicate the pressure measured when your heart beats (systolic), and in between the beats (diastolic).