High cholesterol is one of the most common and manageable risk factors for heart disease. Millions of adults are prescribed cholesterol-lowering drugs to reduce low-density lipoprotein (LDL) ...

NEW YORK (CNN) -- A new study shows patients with plaque build-up in their arteries may benefit from taking cholesterol-lowering drugs, even if their cholesterol levels are not all that high. The New ...

A massive genetic study found that naturally lower cholesterol is linked to a dramatically reduced risk of dementia. The research simulated the effects of cholesterol-lowering drugs and showed up to ...

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:REGN) announced on Friday that the U.S. FDA approved a label expansion for its anti-cholesterol agent Evkeeza, marketed globally with Ultragenyx Pharmaceuticals ...

Fatty streaks, one of the earliest signs of atherosclerosis, comprise lipid-laden foam cells, which are traditionally thought ...

Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease is the most common liver disease in the world, affecting about one third of the adult population. This disorder is characterized by the ...

For the first time since statins have been regularly used, a large study has found that another type of cholesterol-lowering drug can protect people from heart attacks and strokes. The finding can ...

Encapsulating an active substance in a liposome or lipid nanoparticle can minimize cytotoxicity and increase blood circulation by bypassing the immune system. Several techniques can improve a drug's ...

Brits are urged to consume plenty of fruit and vegetables as part of a balanced diet. Yet health experts have cautioned that those taking specific medicines should avoid certain produce due to ...