Experts say a few simple dietary changes could significantly reduce bad cholesterol and improve long-term cardiovascular ...

Millions of American adults have high cholesterol, per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the majority of those are taking medication to keep it under control. But whether you ...

A diet high in cholesterol can increase your risk of stroke. And strokes feel especially sudden and unexplained, because they present so few signs or symptoms beforehand. How can you get ahead of the ...

Struggling to keep your cholesterol in check? Our cholesterol levels peak between 55 to 65 years old, according to research ...

For people with creeping cholesterol levels, a healthier diet can go a long way. Revamping what you eat can often seem intimidating – and expensive – on its face, but there are many accessible foods ...

The plant-focused portfolio diet has been shown to reduce the risks of cardiovascular disease. Here’s how it works. By Caroline Hopkins Legaspi Dr. David Jenkins, a professor of nutritional sciences ...

Many foods we consider healthy and natural can actually raise cholesterol levels. But it doesn't mean we should cut them out ...

Cholesterol is a waxy substance in your blood. Your body needs cholesterol to build healthy cells. Having too much cholesterol can increase your risk of heart disease. When you have high cholesterol, ...

If your doctor has ever told you to "keep an eye on your numbers," here's good news: The rules around what's considered high ...

Being told that you have elevated cholesterol can feel like a letdown on an otherwise good bill of health. But you aren’t alone—according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), ...