Calcium supports bone health and other bodily functions, but some evidence suggests it can have cholesterol-lowering effects, too.

A 35-year-old executive from Gurugram found that long work hours, poor diet and inactivity had quietly damaged her heart.

The buildup of cholesterol and other substances in the wall of our arteries, known as atherosclerosis, is common. It can lead to severe plaques that narrow the artery and limit blood flow, or to a ...

SEVERAL EMERGING DRUGS show tremendous promise. They share a new mechanism: targeting messenger RNA (mRNA) inside cells to block production of specific proteins. Most current medications bind to ...

The Framingham Heart Study identified lifestyle risk factors for heart disease, including smoking, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol. A recent study suggests testing for LDL, HScrp, and ...

Intensive efforts to bring down high blood pressure can lower the risk of heart attack and stroke, a new study has found. High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a common health issue ...