Amelia MacIntyre, DO, is a board-certified family medicine physician. She is certified in osteopathic medicine. Whole plant foods, soluble fiber, and unsaturated fats can help lower LDL cholesterol.

Heart disease remains the leading cause of death globally, and many of us are unfortunately at risk of developing it for various reasons, ranging from DNA and diet to sedentary lifestyle. One key ...

Eleven medical organizations advised changes to preventive cardiac care that it says could markedly reduce heart attacks and strokes. By Gina Kolata People at risk of heart disease should start trying ...

What you eat plays a major role in your cholesterol numbers under control. Reducing saturated fat and eating more of this one nutrient can help, dietitians say.

If you’ve ever been told by your doctor to “watch your cholesterol,” you’re not alone – and it’s not just routine advice. High cholesterol is strongly linked to serious health risks that include high ...

NEARLY 11 PERCENT of men have high total cholesterol, meaning they have too much fat in their blood. This puts them at risk for a whole bunch of severe health problems—from heart attack to stroke.

Caitlin Beale, MS, RDN, is a registered dietitian and freelance health writer specializing in women’s health, gut health, and integrative nutrition. Barley, oats, farro, and other whole grains contain ...

Statins are a common, safe, and effective way to lower “bad” low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, which can build up in artery walls and increase the risk of heart attack and stroke. But some ...