This article was reviewed by Felix Gussone, MD. Cholesterol is a key building block for testosterone. Through a process called steroidogenesis, cholesterol sets the stage for testosterone creation in ...

Even if you lead a generally healthy lifestyle, you could wind up with elevated cholesterol. In fact, there are some common conditions and sneaky causes that may lead to high cholesterol, including ...

Dear T.B.: Although I am never fond of insurance companies making medical decisions, this does make sense from physiology. Cholesterol is made in the body, mostly in the liver and mostly at night ...

Testosterone is often considered a male hormone, but the truth is, everyone has it. It plays a vital role in the body, from bone strength to sex drive to muscle maintenance. While diet alone cannot ...

New research suggests that low testosterone could be more than a hormonal issue; it might also raise a man's risk of developing painful kidney stones. Study: Older age and low testosterone levels are ...

You expect certain hormone-driven symptoms in your 40s and 50s. Hot flashes, mood swings, a lack of sex drive. But high cholesterol? That one tends to fly under the ...

A powerful tool for your heart might already be hiding in the back of your pantry. New research suggests that a short-term diet centered almost exclusively on a cheap, healthy breakfast staple can ...