Eleven medical organizations advised changes to preventive cardiac care that it says could markedly reduce heart attacks and ...

Heart health experts released new guidance to help identify early risk factors for heart disease that go beyond tracking ...

Millions more adults should consider starting cholesterol-lowering medications earlier to reduce their risk of heart attack and stroke, according to new medical guidance.

Cardiology groups say adults as young as 30 should assess cholesterol risk and consider treatment to prevent heart attacks ...

The test can help assess your lifetime risk for cardiovascular disease. That, along with earlier treatment for high ...

The AHA urges doctors to begin screening and treating patients who are still in their 30s, well before the risks of a heart attack and stroke are higher.

New medical guidelines aim to head off damage early with lifestyle changes, screening tests and medication.

The American College of Cardiology (ACC), the American Heart Association and nine other leading medical associations, today issued an updated guideline for the management of dyslipidemia-abnormal ...

Knowing your personal risk of developing heart disease and managing your cholesterol early through healthy habits, regular screening and informed care is key for heart and brain health. This advice ...

The American Heart Association has released new cholesterol guidelines recommending earlier screening and treatment for ...

Lipoprotein(a) or Lp(a) is a genetically controlled risk factor for a heart attack. Cardiologist explains why it's important to be aware of your levels.