What really causes your blood fats to skyrocket? Groundbreaking discoveries have delivered surprising new answers.

Not all cholesterol is bad! High-density lipoprotein (HDL), or “good cholesterol,” acts like the cleanup crew, sweeping away ...

With 38% of U.S. adults living with high cholesterol, experts say understanding how statins work — and whether you need them ...

SaveHealth reports on cholesterol medications, detailing common types like statins, their effects, and safety considerations ...

Cholesterol refers to a diverse group of fats that serve a number of necessary functions in the body. Cholesterol helps keep cells from freezing, helps absorb fat soluble vitamins, serves as an ...

Eating a cup of cranberries per day may improve memory, ward off dementia and reduce ‘bad’ cholesterol in those aged 50- 80 years old. The corresponding study was published in Frontiers in Nutrition ...

Elevated cholesterol levels affect millions of Americans, substantially increasing the risk of heart disease and stroke. While prescription medications effectively reduce cholesterol, many people seek ...

High-density lipoprotein (HDL), or “good” cholesterol, may play a vital role in conserving healthy brain matter in middle-aged adults, UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers report. The findings, ...

What Is a Lipid Profile? Lipid profile, or sometimes referred to as lipid panel, is a blood test that's used as a screening tool for abnormalities in lipids, such as cholesterol and triglycerides. It ...

Across all groups, the increase in "bad" cholesterol was significantly linked to saturated fat intake, rather than dietary ...