Cholesterol

Researchers report the first results from a study testing the revolutionary gene-editing technique known as CRISPR for cutting high cholesterol.

A clinical trial in Australia of muvalaplin found it can lower lipoprotein-A or Lp(a) by more than 50%. A North Texas cardiologist says it could be a game-changer.

Breathing interruptions while sleeping can triple the risk for cardiovascular diseases, such as heart attacks. But why? Research suggests apnea may predispose blood vessels to damage.