Published on Oct. 26, 2026 "Triglycerides can actually be one of the most lifestyle-responsive numbers on the lipid panel," says this cardiologist. Most of us know that keeping our cholesterol levels in check is important, especially since high cholesterol can increase the…
LONDON, England—Aggressive cholesterol lowering at the time of hospitalization for MI results in better clinical outcomes at 1 year when compared with the current stepwise treatment strategy, according to a new analysis from SWEDEHEART presented here at the European Society…
MUNICH, October 29, 2026--The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has validated two marketing authorization applications (MAA) from Daiichi Sankyo (TSE: 4568) for oral, single-pill triple-combination therapies. The applications seek approval for the treatment of adults with primary hypercholesterolemia or mixed dyslipidemia to reduce…
Many patients eligible for statin therapy who aren’t currently taking it say they don’t recall ever being offered one of these lipid-lowering agents from their physician, according to a new analysis of the Patient and Provider Assessment of Lipid Management…
MILAN, Italy—Elevations in lipoprotein(a) are associated with an increased risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) and aortic valve stenosis in patients with and without evidence of systemic inflammation as measured by high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP), according to a…
Lipoprotein(a) appears tied to the risk of major adverse cardiac events, MI, and peripheral artery disease in both primary and secondary prevention populations independent of baseline high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP), according to registry data. The mechanism by which elevated Lp…
A low-carbohydrate diet high in saturated fat produced a mixed cholesterol pattern in a Norwegian trial: some measures improved while LDL cholesterol rose. The findings show why one better blood test cannot establish the overall heart-health effects of a diet.
A heart specialist has hailed a simple, budget-friendly kitchen cupboard staple for its ability to help reduce 'bad' cholesterol levels. According to figures published by HEART UK and the British Heart Foundation, nearly half (roughly 45% to 50%) of all adults across…
A heart specialist has praised a simple, inexpensive kitchen cupboard item for its ability to help lower 'bad' cholesterol. According to statistics published by HEART UK and the British Heart Foundation, close to half (roughly 45% to 50%) of all adults in…
(UPDATED) Lipoprotein(a) is associated with the development of aortic valve calcification (AVC), but the atherogenic lipoprotein does not appear to be linked to the progression of calcification over long-term follow-up, according to a new analysis. The new findings, say investigators,…
Cholesterol, LDL, Lp(a) and triglycerides: statins and new cholesterol-lowering drugs, guidelines and research.
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