Cholesterol, vital for cell health and hormone production, requires a delicate balance between LDL and HDL. High LDL clogs ...

People with certain forms of the MC4R gene have lower cholesterol levels than do other individuals with a high body-mass ...

New research suggests that short, consistent 'micro runs' can boost heart health, lower stress and improve longevity ...

McMaster researchers found that deep abdominal and liver fat can quietly damage arteries, even in people who appear fit.

Heart disease was and is still one of the leading causes of death worldwide, but the only good news is the factors that ...

Omega-3s are unique polyunsaturated fats that are best known for lowering triglycerides (fats in the blood that can also ...

Meanwhile, fewer than half of adults ages 18-34 recognize high cholesterol, obesity, high blood pressure and lack of physical ...

Weight-loss jabs may benefit heart health and researchers found it is not just losing fat that helps, it may also reduce ...

Being overweight raises the risk of heart problems by causing fatty deposits, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol.

Apo B tests are blood tests that measure the concentration of Apolipoprotein B in the blood, which carries cholesterol that can cause a number of blood vessel and heart conditions.

“If you have a lot of sugar at once, it can increase your blood pressure and increase your heart rate in the short term,” ...

Ask most healthcare professionals how to avoid heart disease and you will be told to exercise, eat a healthy diet and lower your LDL cholesterol (with a statin if needed). At last count about 50 ...