Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDLC), also known as ‘bad cholesterol,’ contributes to plaque buildup in the arteries and causes damage, making it a ‘silent killer’ ...

Cholesterol is a waxy substance that is found in all cells of the body. While it is needed for synthesising several hormones and vitamin D, an excess of it can lead to Chronic Heart Disease (CHD).

CAD is common in patients with cirrhosis, but cirrhosis itself is not significantly associated with an increased CAD risk.

Despite the lower ALS risk, heart and metabolism problems are tied to faster disease progression and worse survival in the ...

Shocking new obesity figures have revealed that the number of overweight patients in British hospitals has quadrupled in just ...

At Ballad Health Medical Associates Family Medicine, Breeden treats a wide range of conditions, including cardiac disease, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, hypertension ... I love being a part of a patient’s ...

MS patients show large differences between vascular age and chronological age, even if they don't have cardiovascular disease ...

Strokes are the fifth leading cause of death in the United States. But there are ways you can lower your risk.

I am a healthy 84-year-old who exercises regularly, eats meat and dairy sparingly, doesn’t smoke, and has a BMI about 25. (I’m 6 feet, 1 inch tall, at 185 pounds.) My yearly wellness test was ...

Tom Castañeda from South Texas Health System discussed an upcoming episode of South Texas Healthy Living focused on high cholesterol. The episode aims to educate ...

The following is a summary of “Clinical and Biomarker Determinants for Recurrent Stroke in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis, Controlled Trial,” published in the ...

Patients most "in need" should be able to see the same doctor at every appointment in their local GP surgery, the government says. GPs will be rewarded financially if they do this and if they go ...