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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Regulating cholesterol levels is crucial for heart health. There are two types of cholesterol (we’ll explain the difference ...

Very high levels are even more dangerous than better-known risks for heart-attack and stroke. “In individuals who don’t have heart disease, it seems it is equivalent to having two other modifiable ...

Taking steps to lower levels of harmful LDL cholesterol at a much earlier stage than current medical practice indicates could ...

A single infusion of an experimental gene-editing drug seemed to reduce LDL long-term in a small trial. The results may point ...

My cholesterol has been on the rise for the past few years – and not just a slow creep. For most of my life, my LDL (often referred to as ‘bad’ cholesterol) was solidly under 120 mg/dl. Over the past ...

Medically reviewed by Jonathan Purtell, RDN Key Takeaways Green tea is rich in antioxidants, including catechins, which are linked to lower levels of inflammation in the body. Research shows that ...

High cholesterol has no visible symptoms, but it can have a profound impact on your heart health. While cholesterol-lowering medication is vital for some people, almost everyone could benefit from ...

Snacking on almonds regularly may support lower cholesterol and blood pressure levels and reduce inflammation to help protect ...