It’s a familiar ritual, the regular cholesterol test. You wake up and skip breakfast – not even coffee – and sit blearily in the exam room, looking at the ceiling as the phlebotomist slides a needle ...

There’s a more accurate way of measuring who’s at risk for cholesterol-related health issues. So why don’t more doctors use it?

New guidelines for managing cholesterol call for a more aggressive preventive approach, which could translate into more Americans being treated with medicines and a stronger focus on lifestyle. There ...

This TimeCapsule reviews the major transformations in lipid metabolism and cardiovascular disease prevention during the first quarter of the 21st century and their impact on clinical practice. From ...