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 ...

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A person with good metabolic health typically has a healthy balance of blood sugar, cholesterol levels, blood pressure, and ...

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

Chronic pain might quietly push people toward developing high blood pressure—and the more widespread the pain, the greater the danger. A massive analysis of over 200,000 adults uncovered strong links ...

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 ...

Many of us only think about cholesterol when a doctor flags it during a routine check-up or when experiencing severe symptoms ...

Cardiologists explain the biggest misconception around heart health, and why waiting for symptoms is "the wrong strategy." ...

It turns out the story has a third character: a little-known, rarely tested type of cholesterol that can account for around a ...

High cholesterol can be caused by a number of factors, and it's not just the foods we eat that can raise our levels — these ...

While fish oil may benefit some people with high triglycerides, it does not work the same way for every cholesterol problem.

Common preservatives used in many store-bought foods to kill bacteria and mold were linked to a 29% greater risk of elevated blood pressure and a 16% higher risk of heart attacks and stroke, according ...