The importance of biologically active lipid mediators, such as prostanoids, leukotrienes, and specialized pro-resolving mediators, in the regulation of inflammation is well established. While the ...

Scientists have revealed a simple yet effective diet that keeps cholesterol levels in check. According to researchers at the University of Bonn, just two days of eating an almost exclusively ...

A short-term oat-based diet appears to be surprisingly effective at reducing the cholesterol level. This is indicated by a trial by the University of Bonn, which has now been published in Nature ...

To fast or not to fast? That is the question many people ask before a cholesterol test. Patients used to be routinely instructed not to eat for at least eight hours before the screening, and some ...

Lamb can be high in saturated fat and increase cholesterol levels when consumed in excess. Added salts and saturated fats in lamb can also cause blood pressure to rise and raise the risk of ...

This group of tests measures the amount of cholesterol and other fats in your blood. Cholesterol and triglycerides are lipids, or fats. These fats are important for cell health, but they can be ...

Isabel Casimiro, MD, PhD, is an endocrinologist at the University of Chicago in Illinois. As a physician-scientist in molecular biology, she uses her research on diabetes, lipid disorders, ...

Lowering cholesterol doesn’t have to mean giving up tasty snacks. Many foods can help support heart health while still keeping you full and satisfied. A small bowl of oatmeal or a pre-made cup of ...

Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance that the body produces to build cells, produce hormones and digestion, and other functions. It is usually made by the liver, however, you also get it from ...