She also has another condition that predisposes her to high LDL cholesterol called familial hypercholesterolemia that runs in families. Besides taking four cholesterol medications and aspirin ...

Scientists have discovered a potential new treatment for familial hypercholesterolemia, inspired by signs seen in the Mona ...

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

A recent breakthrough study has uncovered a promising link between non-statin cholesterol ... Among the drugs examined, ezetimibe—commonly known by its brand name Zetia—emerged as a ...

and high cholesterol, which often require additional medication. “These meds — such as beta-blockers, corticosteroids, and statins — can be lifesaving, but they can also come with side ...

Most statin drugs are FDA-approved for children and teens under age 18, but only if they have a genetic condition that cause extremely high levels of LDL (bad) cholesterol. Yet in 2009 ...