The problem starts with how doctors typically test for heart disease. Traditional lipid panels focus on cholesterol—a waxy substance that can build up in arteries—and triglycerides, a type of fat that ...

Nuts are one of those foods that almost every nutrition expert agrees on. They're dense, satisfying, and packed with a ...

Wondering what happens to your cholesterol and blood pressure when you eat eggs daily? Here is what the research actually ...

For years, eggs were labeled a heart health risk because of their cholesterol content. Now, a large international review suggests the concern may have been overstated. Research led by Yoshimi ...

The Wood County Committee on Aging, Inc. is currently scheduling their cholesterol screening clinics for March. You must be a ...

Nuts are tiny but mighty for heart health. While no single nut will magically boost your “good” high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, walnuts stand out as one of the most heart-healthy picks.

ABSTRACT: Background and Aims: Obesity is a risk factor for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Prior studies have identified two subtypes of obesity: metabolically healthy obesity (MHO) and metabolically ...

Q. How can I raise my HDL cholesterol? I just had my yearly labs, and my doctor told me my HDL levels were low. A. High-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, often referred to as the “good” ...

Wellscreens, the annual biometric health screenings from UAB Employee Wellness and LiveHealth Smart Alabama, is returning to campus Oct. 2. Registration for 2025 dates opens Monday, Aug. 18. The ...

Dyslipidemia has been described in sickle cell anemia (SCA) but its association with increased disease severity is unknown. Here, we examined 55 children and adolescents with SCA as well as 41 healthy ...