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) ...

Over 22,000 bottles of Icosapent Ethyl, used to lower triglycerides, have been recalled. The recall is due to oxidation issues, which may cause unexpected side effects. Check codes and expiration ...

Elevated cholesterol levels have become a growing health concern over the past few years. When left uncontrolled, high cholesterol levels can lead to serious health complications, including heart ...

A new breakthrough could change how high cholesterol is treated, offering a powerful alternative to traditional drugs. Researchers have developed tiny DNA-based molecules that shut down PCSK9—a key ...

New research suggests that it’s rare to experience most of the listed side effects for this common type of cholesterol-lowering medication. Misconceptions that statins come with a high risk of side ...

Nick Blackmer is a librarian, fact-checker, and researcher with more than 20 years of experience in consumer-facing health and wellness content. Many people with high cholesterol may avoid taking ...

Repatha is an effective medication that can lower LDL cholesterol and significantly reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes. Like most drugs, Repatha can cause side effects. However long-term ...