Scientific consensus panels going back decades established—“beyond a reasonable doubt”—that lowering LDL cholesterol reduces the risk of heart attacks. Consistent evidence “unequivocally” establishes ...

Cardiologists say two new blood markers could transform how Indians detect heart risk early – long before a heart attack or ...

Beyond total cholesterol, these few other indicators may help provide more profound information about the chances of a person having heart disease.

C-reactive protein (CRP) is produced by the liver in response to inflammation. High-sensitivity CRP (hs-CRP) testing detects low-grade, chronic inflammation and is the most validated blood test for ...

In a recent systematic review and meta-analysis published in eBioMedicine, researchers examined the association between biomarkers of cholesterol homeostasis and mortality in critically ill patients.

Many Indians with normal cholesterol reports may still face early heart disease due to a genetic marker called Lipoprotein(a). This cholesterol particle increases plaque buildup and clotting risk in ...

Even if you’ve never thought about cholesterol before, there’s a good chance you know that high cholesterol is bad. If a person's levels are too high, it can increase their risk of heart attack and ...

High cholesterol levels in the long run can be disastrous for your health. The consequences not only include a high risk of a ...

Heart disease is the number one killer disease in the world. Elevated cholesterol and dyslipidemia in children and adolescents increase the risk of premature death in the mid-forties and subclinical ...