Almost 50 million Americans take this type of medication daily. This recall comes with a teachable moment for all.

High levels of cholesterol put people at an increased risk of heart disease which kills some 900,000 Americans each year ...

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

New national guidance for managing cholesterol and other blood lipids emphasizes earlier risk assessment, more personalized ...

Here are the key takeaways for patients and clinicians to improve cardiovascular health.

Millions more adults should consider starting cholesterol-lowering medications earlier to reduce their risk of heart attack ...

New guidelines recommend considering cholesterol-lowering statins in the 30s, screening all adults for hidden risk factors ...

Study could lead to an effective new option to reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes for millions who cannot control ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Recent research suggests that the majority of side effects commonly linked to statins are not, in fact, caused by the medication ...

Statins are effective, safe drugs that help many people manage their cholesterol. But they also can increase your blood sugar and pose a risk of hyperglycemia, or high blood sugar, if you have ...

LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- A powerful class of drugs proven to save the lives of many is being largely ignored by people under 40. The latest research examined the need for more young patients to take a ...

Leading medical groups have released new guidelines for managing cholesterol, calling for earlier screening, lower LDL ...