Experts say the benefits of the heart-healthy "portfolio" diet are exponential—from lowering your cholesterol to reducing ...

Managing high cholesterol doesn’t always require prescription medications. Many people successfully reduce their cholesterol levels through targeted lifestyle changes that address the underlying ...

High-density lipoprotein (HDL) is known to be good cholesterol because it has many benefits for your health, including helping to reduce harmful fats in your body. Low HDL can contribute to health ...

For those struggling with cholesterol management, the solution might be as simple as reaching for a handful of pecans instead of your usual afternoon snack. New research suggests these buttery nuts ...

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In the early Noughties, "cholesterol" became a bit of a buzzword, with campaigns and advertisements telling us we should care about it – and seek to maintain healthy levels. And although its ...

Variants that lower LDL cholesterol through pathways such as HMGCR and NPC1L1 are linked to a higher risk of type 2 diabetes.

Lowering low-density lipoprotein, or LDL, cholesterol has similar benefits for older adults and younger people, a study published in the October edition of the Journal of the American College of ...

A new study finds even people over age 75 can get heart benefits from statins. Previously most clinical trials evaluating statins have not included people in this age group. Many major heart ...

Many major heart organizations, including the American Heart Association, recently suggested that doctors conduct personalized risk assessments with older patients to determine if statins should be ...