A new Finnish study shows that blood markers of dysfunctional lipid metabolism are associated with poorer cognitive function in 15–17-year-olds. The findings are significant because brain development ...

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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 ...

Size does matter – as does diet – but your genes are the main driver of your cholesterol levels Cholesterol, a fatty substance mostly made by the liver and used by the body to build cells and produce ...

High cholesterol is a major risk factor for heart disease, heart attack, and stroke. However, it can be difficult to tell if you have high cholesterol or if you are nearing dangerous levels, so ...

New recommendations suggest that some people should start trying to lower their cholesterol as early as age 30. By Nina Agrawal Your cholesterol levels can affect your risk of heart disease and stroke ...

A new pill, enlicitide, reduced LDL (“bad”) cholesterol by about 60% in a large clinical trial, matching the power of injectable therapies. Because it’s taken orally, it could overcome one of the ...

See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. Americans may soon be advised to start paying closer attention to their ...

Millions more adults should consider starting cholesterol-lowering medications earlier to reduce their risk of heart attack and stroke, according to new medical guidance. In an updated guideline ...

Egg yolks have long been blamed for causing high cholesterol. But mounting scientific evidence suggests they were never really the problem. Egg yolks are packed with dietary cholesterol, which was ...

For many people, coffee is a daily ritual − a staple in your morning routine that kickstarts the day. But, if you're keeping an eye on your cholesterol, you may want to also take an extra look your ...