A University of Iowa research team has found that a class of cholesterol-lowering drugs have no effect on kidney function.

Both types are effective at managing cholesterol, but researchers have uncovered some surprising side effects. Weight Gain: ...

Approximately 25% of participants did not undergo lipid testing before buying OTC statins, however, 62% had discussed their cholesterol levels with their physician the year before study entry and ...

Psyllium is virtually calorie-free, making it an excellent choice for those aiming to manage their weight while keeping an ...

Studies show adding the calorie-free superfood to your diet daily is linked to lower cholesterol levels and lower heart ...

Cholesterol is a waxy substance in your blood that helps your body build cells and produce certain hormones. While ...

These drugs reduce the cholesterol your body makes and help clear out LDL in your blood vessels where they can leave dangerous deposits that lead to blocked arteries, heart attack ...

Salk scientists discover protein first identified at Salk in 1996 called PIN1 encourages tumor growth in bladder cancer, then ...

A combination therapy of two drugs — a statin and a protein inhibitor — may help suppress the creation and growth of tumors ...

A. Statins can increase the chance that someone will develop Type 2 diabetes (Journal of the National Medical Association, ...

known as low-density lipoprotein-cholesterol or LDL-C, builds up in the body. The researchers were able to show ... Analysis Reveals an Additional Mechanism Behind Statin Therapy's Heart-Related ...