High cholesterol affects millions of Americans, often without people even realizing that their levels are elevated. High cholesterol can quietly work behind the scenes increasing your risk of serious ...

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 ...

People who followed a low-calorie diet consisting primarily of oatmeal for two days experienced a long-lasting reduction in LDL (“bad”) and total cholesterol levels in a clinical trial. The reduced ...

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death globally, as it is responsible for nearly 18 million lives each year. Statins have historically been the primary pharmacologic treatment for ...

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 ...

“High cholesterol”: these two words are enough to leave you rattled, especially if you come from a family with a history of heart disease. Mention these two words in any discussion, and you’ll notice ...

Share on Pinterest Scientists tested the effects of an intensive oatmeal diet on reducing LDL cholesterol levels. Grace Cary/Getty Images A two-day oatmeal diet reduced LDL cholesterol levels by 10% ...