New research links high levels of HDL in the blood to higher mortality rates – but does that really mean too much "good" cholesterol isn't beneficial?

A long-acting cholesterol medicine cut the risk of having a heart attack or some other serious problems by 15 to 20 per cent in a big study that's likely to spur fresh debate about what drugs should cost.

According to a recent study, researchers say a new drug under development could drastically reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes.