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High cholesterol is strongly linked to serious health risks. Here's how to stay healthy.

People who take statin medications are less active than those not taking the cholesterol-lowering drugs, a study finds. And that's a problem, because lack of activity increases the risk of heart ...

Instead of altering how much cholesterol you ingest via your diet, statins are a prescription medication that directly act on ...

Repatha, a PCSK9 inhibitor, lowers cholesterol well, especially for those intolerant to statins, but its absolute risk ...

Unhealthy cholesterol levels are a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke. When lifestyle changes like diet and exercise aren't enough to lower cholesterol, medications can help. A new ...

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The joint document, published simultaneously in the journals JACC and Circulation, addresses not just cholesterol, but a full range of blood lipids that contribute to atherosclerosis — the buildup of ...

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What you eat influences your cholesterol levels. Whole grains, healthy fats, and foods high in fiber can help lower your ...

People can help lower their cholesterol by exercising more and eating a healthy diet, but some people may need to take medicine. Your GP is best placed to offer you advice, and yo ...