Older adults whose cholesterol levels fluctuate from year to year may face an increased risk for dementia and cognitive decline compared to people whose cholesterol levels remain more stable, new ...

If you’ve ever felt like vegetarian meals just do not fill you up, it’s time to add African peanut sweet potato stew to your ...

Here, we’ll explore four types of cholesterol that can affect your heart health—and what you can do to manage each ...

Research from over a decade ago suggests that having blood type A may influence your risk of having high cholesterol levels.

A recent study revealed that the neutrophil-to-high-density lipoprotein cholesterol ratio (NHR) could be a useful tool to identify individuals at risk of developing gallstone disease (GSD).

The following is a summary of “High-density lipoprotein cholesterol and nasal colonization of Staphylococcus aureus: results from the 2001–2004 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES ...

There are two types of cholesterol: Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) and high-density lipoprotein (HDL). LDL cholesterol is often referred to as “bad” because it can build up in your arteries ...

After reading the side effects, I am hesitant to take the drug. My LDL level is 128 mg/dL, my HDL is 49 mg/dL, and my total ...

It is well known that, in large populations, HDL-cholesterol levels are inversely related to the risk of atherosclerotic clinical events; however, in an individual, the predictive value of an HDL ...

I am a 69-year-old female. Recently, I had some blood work done, and my doctor decide to put me on Lipitor based on my LDL ...

Refined carbs, like white bread and pasta, spike blood sugar, raise triglycerides and lower HDL cholesterol, increasing the risk of heart disease, obesity and diabetes. Excessive alcohol raises ...

When it comes to timing your breakfast for better cholesterol, the general consensus is the earlier, the better. “A balanced ...