High cholesterol is a major risk factor for heart disease, but it can often be managed through strategic dietary changes.

Millions of American adults have high cholesterol, per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the majority of those are taking medication to keep it under control. But whether you ...

There are many accessible foods that can help you lower your cholesterol and leave you feeling brighter and stronger.

High cholesterol can be caused by a number of factors, and it's not just the foods we eat that can raise our levels — these ...

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), ...

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 ...

Cholesterol is a waxy substance in your blood. Your body needs cholesterol to build healthy cells. Having too much cholesterol can increase your risk of heart disease. When you have high cholesterol, ...

If you have high cholesterol, you should avoid grapefruit supplements, red yeast rice, vitamin A, and combination supplements. Dietary supplements are poorly regulated and could contain unknown ...

A secret weapon that can lower cholesterol has been flying under the radar for more than 20 years. It’s called the portfolio diet—and it has been gaining followers, thanks to rising interest in ...