Lipoprotein(a), a fatty particle, can clog arteries just as surely as cholesterol but often goes undetected, striking seemingly healthy people unaware of the danger.

The ability of niacin to influence LDL-P is under active investigation and it appears that the beneficial effects of niacin extend beyond the traditional evaluation of the 'lipid profile.' Taken ...

Comparing extremes of the spectrum, multivariable analyses generally showed significantly higher risks for patients with high ...

The European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition (EPIC)-Norfolk study is part of the largest prospective evaluation of diet and health ever undertaken. The entire EPIC study involves ...

Coronary artery disease is a serious but common type of heart disease that can lead to heart attacks. A recent study suggests that measuring levels of apolipoprotein B particles and lipoprotein(a) ...

All sex, race, and risk category groups appeared to be affected by the heart disease risk posed by elevated lipoprotein(a), or Lp(a), according to pooled analysis of primary prevention studies.

The structure of ApoE has proven tricky to discern in its native state, namely, attached to lipoproteins. Now, scientists led by David Holtzman at Washington University in St. Louis have captured ...

Exercise has a direct influence on LDL metabolism and a positive impact on cholesterol size. 13 One explanation for the benefits of exercise is that a TG-rich environment fosters formation of sdLDL; ...

CHICAGO, April 6 (Reuters) - New tests that measure individual particles of LDL -- so-called bad cholesterol -- may one day help doctors predict which patients will develop heart problems, but not ...