Lowering bad (LDL) cholesterol reduces the risk of heart disease. But some have expressed concerns over the health effects of lowering LDL cholesterol too much.

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first absorbable stent for coronary artery disease (CAD).

For those with ischemic heart disease, statins are recommended. But not all patients may benefit from statins, according to a new JAMA Internal Medicine study.

Researchers have known little about the use of aromatase inhibitors and heart disease risk in breast cancer survivors — until now.

Heart failure patients with clogged arteries had a better chance of surviving 10 years if they had bypass surgery and took medications, as opposed to just taking medications, a new study found.

More and more men are receiving testosterone treatment as they age, leading to more and more questions about the benefits and risks of this practice. One such question might have just gotten an answer.

Cholesterol medication can be lifesaving for older patients, but that doesn't mean taking it is risk-free.

Heads or tails? Chocolate or vanilla? Life is full of decisions — even for doctors. A good discussion allows patients to share in the decision-making process for their health care.

Many parents may try to step away from their children when they smoke, but children exposed to even small amounts of smoke may grow up to have heart problems.

In the past, some have raised concerns that coffee could be bad for the heart. Growing evidence, however, suggests that drinking coffee regularly may boost heart health.