Cholesterol Management News, Features & Updates

Hesitant about statins? This expert Q&A covers side effects, lifestyle changes, and how to make an informed decision.

Learn what a dietitian expert recommends for patients who want to lower their cholesterol levels through diet and lifestyle changes.

Greg Bard shares his diagnosis journey and how he got his levels under control.

A lipid specialist explains why severe hypertriglyceridemia matters, how doctors lower very high triglycerides, and what can help protect your pancreas.

Learn about treatment for severe hypertriglyceridemia, including newer drugs and lifestyle changes that help manage very high triglycerides.

December 17, 2025 — Lerochol (lerodalcibep-liga) is a new medicine approved by the FDA to help lower elevated levels of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), often called “bad cholesterol,” in adults with hypercholesterolemia (high cholesterol levels), including those with a genetic form called heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HeFH).

August 27, 2025 — Repatha can now be used in adults with poorly controlled LDL who haven’t been diagnosed with heart disease but are at high risk for serious heart problems such as stroke, heart attack, and death.

August 4, 2025 — Leqvio (inclisiran) is a prescription injection that helps lower levels of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL), often called “bad” cholesterol, which is a major risk factor for heart disease, heart attack, and stroke.

January 21, 2025 — There is no approved treatment for high lipoprotein(a), but five drugs are in development, and last fall, two of them moved a step closer to consideration by the FDA.

Explore strategies to lower your cholesterol after a coronary, get habit-changing tips, and find emotional support to embrace a heart-healthy lifestyle.

April 25, 2024 — Getting a standard cholesterol screening may soon involve one more blood test that has been around for decades but is rarely used. Evidence continues to mount showing that the additional analysis can flag otherwise unknown risks of dangerous heart problems resulting from plaque buildup in arteries.

May 30, 2023 — Compared to meat eaters, people who followed a vegan or vegetarian diet had lower blood levels of certain fats in their blood that can block arteries and possibly lead to heart disease and stroke, new research shows.

March 6, 2023 — For people who don’t take common cholesterol medications due to side effects such as muscle aches, a new study suggests taking a drug called bempedoic acid may be more tolerable and still offer sizable protection for their hearts.

How lifestyle changes like diet and exercise help one woman manage high cholesterol.

High cholesterol is common, but it’s not well-understood. An expert tells you more about common misconceptions and misunderstandings about this condition.

While statins are still the standard in cholesterol treatment, new medicines offer more options than ever. Learn how they can help bring your levels down.

Researchers are looking at how lower-carb diets like paleo might affect your cholesterol.

Some people report side effects like brain fog and memory loss with this drug designed to lower cholesterol. Here’s what the research says.

If you have high cholesterol, you might consider starting a workout program. Find out how yoga can be your secret weapon in lowering your cholesterol levels and how you can add it to your daily routine.

A plant-based diet might help bring your cholesterol numbers down, along with your chances of heart disease.

If you think you don’t need to pay attention to your cholesterol numbers until you’re older, think again. Your heart health may be at stake.

Endocrinologist Robert Eckel discusses the importance of knowing your cholesterol numbers, why some types are “bad,” and what you can do to keep your cholesterol under control.

If you have high cholesterol, how do you manage it instead of letting it manage you? Get some strategy tips from someone who does it every day.

An expert shares new discoveries are changing the lives of people with high cholesterol for the better.

Living a heart-healthy lifestyle doesn’t have to be boring or tasteless. Jenny Petz shares the small tweaks that let her beat her cholesterol numbers while enjoying life -- and her favorite foods -- to the fullest.

Statins are drugs that lower “bad” cholesterol. What else should you know?

Is high cholesterol in your genes? Or was it your family’s habits?

High cholesterol quietly damages your body over time. Stop it in its tracks.

Simple changes can help bring that “bad” cholesterol number back down to normal.

Living with high cholesterol? Try these 11 easy tips to lower it, fast!

On a diet to lower your cholesterol? Eating the same old, same old foods every day gets boring. Shake things up by swapping in these foods.

What’s the real story on saturated fat? Can you eat red meat and butter again? Here’s what you need to know.

A reader sheds light on a genetic condition that affects her and her family.

What you should know about soy protein and cholesterol. Find out what the research shows and the best sources of soy protein.

Learn safe ways to cut down on medications for high blood pressure, cholesterol, and type 2 diabetes.

Best diets for high cholesterol

Cooking Tips for Lowering Cholesterol

Some studies show that high levels of cholesterol may be linked to Alzheimer's disease or other kinds of dementia.

If you have high triglycerides, your doctor may prescribe medicine to help you keep your levels in check.

These simple meals taste great and will help lower your triglycerides.

Tips to help you stay on your triglyceride-lowering medicine.

The next time you go shopping, stock up on healthy fiber options in every aisle.

When you have a lot to lose before hitting your goal weight, success may feel far away. Here’s a win within reach -- lose 5% of your total weight to lower your chance of having a heart attack or stroke.

An inactive life can keep your bad cholesterol levels high and your good levels low. Here’s how to begin an exercise program to help lower cholesterol.

Take heart; needing medicine doesn’t mean you’ve failed. But you do have a key role in helping the medicines do their job.

Watch out for these 9 foods that may raise your LDL (bad) cholesterol.

Looking to lower your cholesterol? Follow these expert tips on how to use fats and oils in low-cholesterol cooking.

WebMD Magazine’s guide to cholesterol facts and fiction.

Why should you take a statin? Can’t you just improve your cholesterol levels by eating right and exercising? The answer is yes -- and no. Here’s a look at the benefits of statins.