Is cholesterol the problem? Or just a response to the body’s inflammation and infectious issues? Why do we need cholesterol? Is the cholesterol you eat the issue — or the type that your body makes?

Not all cholesterol is bad! High-density lipoprotein (HDL), or “good cholesterol,” acts like the cleanup crew, sweeping away ...

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Oats are rich in soluble fiber that lowers cholesterol levels. Other cholesterol-lowering foods include legumes, fruits, ...

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. Since researchers first established the link between diet, ...

There are several types of lipids, but the most popular ones are good cholesterol known as high-density lipoprotein (HDL) and bad cholesterol which is called low-density lipoprotein (LDL).

When we hear about high cholesterol, most of us think about it causing heart attacks or strokes. And it scares us. According to the National Health Library, high cholesterol itself does not cause ...

If you’re working to lower your cholesterol levels, your dinner plate can be a great place to start. Combining the right ...

Muscles play an integral part in regulating cholesterol levels, according to animal studies by Australian researchers - making muscles a prime target for future cholesterol-lowering drugs. The study ...

The hypothesis: cholesterol and lipoproteins like LDL are inherently good and necessary unless they become unbalanced either through genetics or lifestyle choices. From last week: It turns out that ...