中年期に差しかかると、健診で数値が引っかかりやすい身近な項目の1つがコレステロールだ。しかし、善玉、悪玉などの名称は聞いたことがあっても、その役割や、なぜ下げたほうがいいのかという理由について知る人は、意外と少ないのではないだろうか。

Lipoprotein(a), or Lp(a), is a lesser-known cholesterol linked to a higher risk of heart attack and stroke. Cardiologists ...

高くてもいい？ 下げたほうがいい？ かつて論争まで引き起こしたコレステロール。現在、数々の研究で総コレステロール値とLDL（悪玉）コレステロール値の上昇に伴って、狭心症や心筋梗塞の発症や死亡率が上昇することが明らかになっている。しかし ...

A new analysis from the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2025 suggests that a simple combination of three ...

New research shows many people with normal cholesterol may still face high heart risk because hidden lipoproteins like Lp(a), ...

World Heart Day is an important annual event that aims to raise awareness about cardiovascular diseases and the importance of taking care of your heart. This day is also used as an opportunity to ...

A new study suggests you may want to pay better attention to your HDL cholesterol — but not for the reason you might think.

An experimental drug called enlicitide reduced levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL), or “bad” cholesterol by almost 60% in ...

Getting your cholesterol checked, and talking with your doctor about steps to control high cholesterol, could save your life.