High Cholesterol

One of the body's circulatory networks removes waste, excess fluids, and inflammatory debris–including trapped cholesterol.

The relationship between cholesterol and heart disease is more complex than commonly believed.

Designed to prevent heart disease earlier, new guidelines ask for more testing and nuanced decisions–often in visits too short to fully weigh the trade-offs.

Often called a “silent” disease, atherosclerosis can progress for years without symptoms—until it leads to heart attack, stroke, or other serious complications.

A common inherited cholesterol risk factor often goes undetected on routine blood tests.

Heart disease affects millions of people and is the leading cause of death among both men and women.

What to do when a blockbuster drug for one condition disrupts the hormone behind another blockbuster drug: a case of informed consent.

Seven lifestyle tweaks that protect your heart and your whole body.

In traditional Chinese medicine, barley, oats, and light wheat are valued as powerful foods for dietary therapy.

The humble bean has a powerful effect on cholesterol levels and in decreasing an inflammation marker associated with heart disease and diabetes.

Learn to spot early signs of blood clots and reduce your risk with simple lifestyle and diet tips.

Advanced lipid testing and other markers can reveal key aspects of metabolic health, according to the experts.

People who drank more alcohol before quitting had more pronounced changes.

Integrating modern and traditional Chinese medicine offers a comprehensive approach to health.

Research shows dietary cholesterol has little impact on blood cholesterol. So what really affects it?

Older adults with fluctuating cholesterol levels may need to engage in preventive measures to help keep their lipids in a healthy range.

Two researchers performed a personal case study showing that their unique metabolic profiles respond in a way that contradicts standard dietary advice.

Experts suggest beef tallow may be healthier than many think.

The American Stroke Association updated its guidelines for the first time in 10 years.

Personalized science, or N=1 studies, is empowering people to become citizen scientists and reshape the future of health care.

Report does not distinguish between 'good' and 'bad' cholesterol, and many experts dispute the claimed benefits of statins.

Statins, commonly used to lower cholesterol, are particularly effective at reducing low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), often referred to as "bad" cholesterol. About 40 million people in the United States take ...

An Oxford study reveals neuropeptide Y promotes energy-burning fat cells, contradicting prevailing views about its role in obesity.

LDL may not be as harmful as previously thought, prompting researchers to reconsider the one-size-fits-all approach to cholesterol management.

New legislation is proposed to expand Medicare coverage for heart patients' dietary counseling. 

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