July 7, 2011 (Prague, Czech Republic) — Lowering low-density-lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol with simvastatin plus ezetimibe is good for the arteries, but it does not do anything for the kidneys. Those ...

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 ...

Low-density lipoprotein, known as LDL, is a complex structure with several components that allow cholesterol to circulate in the bloodstream, a watery environment. LDL is the primary mechanism used to ...

The best time to take psyllium husk for its benefits is typically before or during a meal, especially one containing fat.

Data from the Framingham Heart Study (FHS) participants demonstrate a significant increase in apoB levels (p < 0.0001 for trend) and LDL particle concentration as assessed by the NMR method (p < ...

Studies show coconut oil offers no unique heart benefits. Dietary guidelines emphasise unsaturated oils (e.g., olive, rapeseed) for cardiovascular protection.

The researchers observed these endpoints according to degree of LDL cholesterol reduction after 1 month of treatment. Aggressive reduction of LDL cholesterol down to ultra-low levels of <10mg/dL was ...

Eggs are highly nutritious. Eating 1–2 per day is safe for most people and can support heart health as part of a balanced diet.

Results showed a similar change in baseline raw score of spatial working memory strategy index of executive function in the evolocumab and placebo groups (mean change from baseline -0.2 vs. -0.3, ...