Big news for those concerned about their heart health: Pharmaceutical company Merck has created a new pill called enlicitide, which promises to lower "bad" cholesterol as effectively as injectable ...

Currently, individuals with high cholesterol are typically subjected to complex treatment plans, often involving a variety of medications for the remainder of their lives. However, this could soon ...

ATLANTA -- A novel PCSK9 inhibitor safely reduced LDL cholesterol levels with just a single, quick, once-monthly dose, the phase III LIBerate-HR trial showed. Lerodalcibep reduced LDL cholesterol by ...

Lerodalcibep-liga, a once-monthly PCSK9 inhibitor, significantly reduces LDL-C in hypercholesterolemia, including HeFH, with FDA approval for subcutaneous use. The LIBerate Program showed sustained ...

TARRYTOWN, N.Y., March 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (REGN) announced the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has extended the approval of Praluent ® (alirocumab) as ...

New guidelines from two leading medical associations suggest that efforts to reduce bad cholesterol should focus on ...

Among people with a previous heart attack or stroke, or who are at high risk for one, a daily oral medication may offer an effective alternative to injections of PCSK9 inhibitors to lower low-density ...

High cholesterol is a common health problem that affects millions of people around the world. When there is too much ...

Researchers used tiny DNA-based molecules to cut levels of LDL (bad) cholesterol by nearly 50% in animal models. This was done without the side effects that are often linked to statins.

You can inject Repatha into the abdomen, thigh, or upper arm. It’s injected subcutaneously (under the skin). If you’re injecting it into your upper arm, you may need a family member or caregiver to ...