Four dietitians share what’s actually the worst breakfast food for your cholesterol.

Eggs are full of nutrients like protein, healthy fats, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. However, their cholesterol content can sometimes get a bad rap. Recent studies and guidance challenge this ...

When you think about foods that can hike up and lower your cholesterol, it’s not often that two things can be true at once, but that is exactly the case for foods rich in carbohydrates. "Carbs ...

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), ...

Lindsey DeSoto, RD, is a nutrition writer, medical reviewer, and registered dietitian who helps clients improve their diet for health-related reasons. Her writing covers a variety of topics, including ...

Heidi Cope is a health and science writer based in Fort Worth, Texas. She often writes long-form, informational content about health, wellness, and disability, and enjoys interviewing healthcare ...

We know it’s extra-tasty, but is there something unusually healthy about brisket? During the 62nd Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course a few months ago, Stephen Smith, a Texas A&M AgriLife Research ...

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, ...

Help lower your levels by eating more foods that are rich in sources of good cholesterol, as well as those that reduce bad cholesterol. This means simultaneously cutting back on high-LDL items such as ...