A new breakthrough could change how high cholesterol is treated, offering a powerful alternative to traditional drugs. Researchers have developed tiny DNA-based molecules that shut down PCSK9—a key ...

There are other ways to control cholesterol that may not cause you pain. If your cardiologist insists that you need to resume ...

Cholesterol meds can help lower heart risk, but they’re not for everyone. Here’s how to know if you should take a statin ...

The 2026 ACC/AHA/Multisociety Dyslipidemia Guideline calls for earlier and more aggressive cholesterol management, including ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m a 75-year-old woman who’s in very good health. Since my early 50s, I’ve had issues with my cholesterol.

Are statins safe for long-term use? Learn about the benefits, side effects, and how they help reduce heart disease risk.

There is no one-size-fits-all safest statin. The best choice depends on the side effects a person experiences, their co-occurring conditions, and other medications they take. If a person cannot ...

Since the first statin hit pharmacy shelves in 1987, the cholesterol-pills have quickly become a best-selling class of medications. So why is there such a pitched battle over making the potentially ...

Although consuming alcohol when taking statins has no direct effects on health, both statins and alcohol can impair liver function. Mixing the two also has other associated risks. According to the ...