Cholesterol Management News & Updates
- Leqvio: New Injectable Option for Lowering Bad Cholesterol Without Statins
August 4, 2025 — Leqvio (inclisiran) is a prescription injection that helps lower levels of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL), often called “bad” cholesterol, which is a major risk factor for heart disease, heart attack, and stroke.
- New Drugs Offer Hope for People With High Lipoprotein(a) Cholesterol
January 21, 2025 — There is no approved treatment for high lipoprotein(a), but five drugs are in development, and last fall, two of them moved a step closer to consideration by the FDA.
- Cholesterol Experts Say Everyone Needs a Little-Known Blood Test
April 25, 2024 — Getting a standard cholesterol screening may soon involve one more blood test that has been around for decades but is rarely used. Evidence continues to mount showing that the additional analysis can flag otherwise unknown risks of dangerous heart problems resulting from plaque buildup in arteries.
- Plant-Based Diet May Help Lower Bad Cholesterol: Study
May 30, 2023 — Compared to meat eaters, people who followed a vegan or vegetarian diet had lower blood levels of certain fats in their blood that can block arteries and possibly lead to heart disease and stroke, new research shows.
- Statin Alternative Treats Cholesterol With Fewer Side Effects
March 6, 2023 — For people who don’t take common cholesterol medications due to side effects such as muscle aches, a new study suggests taking a drug called bempedoic acid may be more tolerable and still offer sizable protection for their hearts.
