“Consuming foods high in sugar, such as pastries, can significantly impact your cholesterol profile, primarily by altering ...

For patients who want a closer look at metabolic risk, several specialized tests go beyond standard glucose measurements.

Regular follow-up calls from a pharmacist can help people lower their ‘bad’ (LDL) cholesterol by reminding them to take their medication ...

One of the most common questions I hear from patients is, "My cholesterol was flagged as abnormal, but you told me everything looked good. How can that be?" Recently, a patient named Rose asked ...

Green tea is a type of brewed tea with several health benefits. Drinking green tea daily may lower your total and LDL cholesterol levels, reducing your risk of heart disease.

Lowering cholesterol doesn’t have to be complicated. By making a few strategic changes to your daily diet—like adding oatmeal ...

Both are packed with healthy fats, but which nut gives your heart the bigger boost? Nutrition experts weigh in.

Fermented foods from kefir to kombucha are having a bit of a moment, heroed for their gut health benefits.

A new study on artery disease reinforces exactly that idea. Atherosclerosis, the slow buildup of plaque inside the arteries, ...

For most of us, the routine is the same. Once a year, we do a blood test. A panel comes back with thirty or forty numbers. The doctor circles two of them, or the ...

Donald Trump’s physician says the president is in “excellent health” and is “fully fit” to serve as commander in chief after a medical exam Tuesday at Walter Reed National ...

Consuming too much cholesterol through your diet can lead to high LDL (or "bad") cholesterol levels and increase your risk for heart disease. Research suggests that beverages high in saturated fat and ...