When you think about cholesterol, do you automatically think "bad"? If so, you're not alone, nor are you totally wrong. High cholesterol is indeed a serious problem that affects 86 million American ...

Garlic, commonly used for both culinary and medicinal purposes, contains allicin—a compound believed to help lower cholesterol production in the liver. Studies suggest that garlic supplements may ...

Cholesterol is often considered harmful, but it is needed by the body to perform several functions. The problem lies in high ...

High cholesterol levels in the long run can be disastrous for your health. The consequences not only include a high risk of a ...

Got high cholesterol? You’re in good company. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, roughly 25 million U.S. adults have high cholesterol, or a total blood cholesterol level of ...

Cardiologists and a dietitian break down the new research.

Naturally occurring chemicals in cannabis have been shown to reduce cholesterol–and the risk of deadly fatty liver disease, ...

The American Heart Association advised changes to preventive cardiac care that it says could markedly reduce heart attacks and strokes.

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), ...

Officer is not alone. As women enter menopause, cholestrol levels jump—by an average of 10-15%, or about 10 to 20 milligrams per deciliter. (A healthy adult cholesterol range is 125-200 milligrams per ...