Cholesterol and lipids Archive

Open-heart surgery leaves people with a long chest incision and a lengthy recovery. Most of the precautions that people must follow during the first four to six weeks after surgery are to protect the incision and the breastbone while they heal.

Labile hypertension refers to blood pressure that fluctuates more dramatically than usual. Possible contributors to blood pressure elevations include stress, diet, and medication. Deep sleep and very warm weather can cause blood pressure dips.

Numbness or tingling in the feet can have many causes. See how statin use fits into the evaluation and what factors doctors may consider.

For people with excess weight, type 2 diabetes, and heart disease, using the GLP-1 drug tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound) may lower the risk of heart attack, infection, and death from any cause more than taking an older drug, sitagliptin (Januvia), according to a 2026 study.

A new heart rhythm diagnosis can be unsettling, even when other tests look normal. Find out what to discuss with your doctor next.

A 2026 analysis suggests that wider drug treatment has narrowed the gap in blood pressure and cholesterol levels for older adults with obesity versus those of normal weight.

Swollen feet can stem from everyday factors or underlying health conditions, and recognizing the possible causes can help guide your next steps.

A rising triglyceride level can increase risk of damage to the heart and pancreas. Learn which foods to eat and limit to improve your numbers.

The most common problems detected with a stethoscope are conditions that affect one of your heart valves—usually the aortic valve or the mitral valve. While often harmless, these problems sometimes require monitoring and treatment.