A new study suggests fish oil may help reduce insulin resistance even in people who aren't obese. In diabetic rats, omega-3 supplementation improved blood sugar levels, cholesterol, and inflammation ...

Researchers analyzing over 20,000 patients found that very high levels of the inherited cholesterol particle Lp(a) dramatically raise the risk of stroke, cardiovascular death, and major heart ...

This biomarker is a better predictor of heart disease than cholesterol: What to know about C-reactive protein. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. Since researchers first ...

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. Since researchers first established the link between diet, cholesterol and heart disease in the 1950s, risk for heart disease has been ...

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It’s best to eat within about two hours of waking up if you have high cholesterol. Skipping breakfast can contribute to higher cholesterol levels (and other adverse health effects). Choose breakfast ...

Heart specialists now recommend that everyone get tested for lipoprotein(a). Here’s what to know about it. The American Heart Association and other cardiac groups now recommend that everyone should be ...