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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

Many people can eat a couple of eggs per day. But the amount may vary for certain groups. At some point, you may have heard that the cholesterol found in eggs contributes to heart disease — the ...

High cholesterol has no visible symptoms, but it can have a profound impact on your heart health. While cholesterol-lowering medication is vital for some people, almost everyone could benefit from ...

You call it high cholesterol. Your doctor calls it hyperlipidemia, or dyslipidemia. No matter what name you use, it's a common problem. The term covers several disorders that result in extra fats, ...

Does it sometimes feel like you are struggling to just exist? As a Queer, Latina, AuDHD (Autistic/ADHD) therapist, I get it! Many spaces in this world are not designed for us, and sometimes even work ...

Statins help lower cholesterol by inhibiting an enzyme needed to produce it and reducing plaque buildup in arteries, ultimately decreasing the risk of heart attack or stroke. Certain statins with ...