If you’re working to lower your cholesterol levels, your dinner plate can be a great place to start. Combining the right ...

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

The best time to take psyllium husk for its benefits is typically before or during a meal, especially one containing fat.

From coffee and green tea to bananas and pecans, new research on everyday ingredients revealed surprising connections between ...

Cilantro contains phytosterols, plant compounds that support healthy cholesterol. Cilantro helps fight inflammation and ...

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. Since researchers first established the link between diet, ...

US cardiologist Dr. Jack Wolfson challenges the notion of 'bad' LDL cholesterol, asserting it's vital for nutrient transport and immune function. He argues plaque buildup stems from inflammation, not ...

Once upon a time, cholesterol was simple. This molecule, it was proclaimed, came in two varieties: an artery-clogging “bad” sort and an artery-clearing “good” one. The difference was not in the ...

Trials of a new cholesterol-lowering pill have shown promising results for people with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HeFH), a genetic disorder that leads to high levels of LDL ...

The plant-focused portfolio diet has been shown to reduce the risks of cardiovascular disease. Here’s how it works. By Caroline Hopkins Legaspi Dr. David Jenkins, a professor of nutritional sciences ...

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