High LDL cholesterol is one of the leading controllable risk factors for heart attacks and strokes. The good news is, cholesterol is manageable. Cardiologist and American Heart Association National ...
Medically reviewed by Amelia MacIntyre, DO Key Takeaways Total cholesterol is made up of both LDL (“bad”) and HDL (“good”) cholesterol.High LDL levels indicate an excess of bad cholesterol that can ...
The idea for Amgen’s first foray into documentary film started with two numbers, according to Nerissa Gomes, general manager of the company’s U.S. cardiovascular business unit: that every 40 seconds, ...
The ability of niacin to influence LDL-P is under active investigation and it appears that the beneficial effects of niacin extend beyond the traditional evaluation of the 'lipid profile.' Taken ...
An experimental gene therapy for high cholesterol is showing promise in clinical trials and inching closer to approval. The treatment, called VERVE-102, is being tested in people with familial ...