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Researchers at UT Southwestern discovered a protein that controls how much harmful cholesterol the liver releases into the bloodstream. The breakthrough could lead to entirely new treatments for heart disease beyond statins.
Good Samaritan is breaking down healthcare barriers with a free wellness fair designed specifically for men's health needs. The June 9th event offers everything from cholesterol testing to cancer screenings at no cost.
A breakthrough cholesterol pill from Merck just proved it works as well as injections, making life-saving heart disease treatment easier than ever. With heart disease still America's number one killer for a century, this daily pill could help 70% of patients who aren't reaching their cholesterol goals.
Researchers discovered how to lower dangerous cholesterol without relying on damaged receptors, offering hope to 1 in 200 adults with a common genetic disorder. The breakthrough uses human liver cells to test compounds that stop cholesterol particles from forming in the first place.
Scientists discovered that inflammation, not just cholesterol, may cause up to a quarter of heart disease deaths. An affordable drug already used for gout just got FDA approval to prevent heart attacks by calming this hidden threat.
Leading U.S. cardiologists just released updated cholesterol guidelines that shift focus to early screening and prevention, potentially transforming how we fight the nation's leading cause of death. The new approach targets heart disease before it starts, especially in young adults.
A Dallas researcher who discovered how to dramatically lower bad cholesterol just won one of cardiology's highest honors. Her work has already led to life-saving drugs now used worldwide.
A super-fit New Zealand teacher developed life-threatening heart disease despite running 10km daily and eating well, revealing how genetics can silently kill thousands. His story is pushing doctors to demand access to breakthrough drugs that could save lives.
After decades of managing HIV with complex multi-pill regimens, older patients may soon have access to a single daily pill that works just as well. A groundbreaking clinical trial shows the new treatment suppressed the virus in 96% of participants while also improving cholesterol levels.
Researchers finally discovered why up to 10% of people on life-saving cholesterol medication experience debilitating muscle pain. A new drug already in use could prevent this side effect entirely.
A new review of over 20 years of research reveals that eating a handful of pecans regularly can significantly improve heart health markers. The native American nut consistently lowered bad cholesterol and boosted antioxidant defenses across multiple studies.
Millions struggling with dangerously high cholesterol despite taking statins may soon have a powerful new option that comes in pill form. A groundbreaking trial shows the experimental drug enlicitide slashes bad cholesterol by up to 60 percent, matching the effectiveness of costly shots people currently avoid.
An experimental pill called enlicitide reduced dangerous cholesterol by up to 60% in patients already taking statins, offering millions a simpler alternative to injections. If approved, the daily pill could become a game-changer for the 650,000 Americans who die from heart disease each year.
An experimental cholesterol-lowering medication could soon give patients a powerful new weapon against heart disease. The pill offers hope for people who can't tolerate existing treatments or need additional help managing their levels.
Three-time Pro Bowl quarterback Matt Hasselbeck is turning his father's sudden death into a lifesaving mission, urging everyone to get their cholesterol checked. His campaign offers free at-home screening and simple steps to protect your heart.
Researchers discovered why millions quit life-saving cholesterol drugs due to muscle pain. The breakthrough could lead to safer statins that protect hearts without hurting muscles.
Scientists have created an immunotherapy that reduces dangerous artery plaque in mice, offering new hope for heart attack prevention. The treatment targets harmful cells that traditional cholesterol drugs can't touch.
Scientists tested a compound that tackles both type 2 diabetes and heart disease in mice, reducing dangerous cholesterol and inflammation without needing weight loss. The experimental drug could offer hope for millions at risk of the world's leading killer.