There’s a good reason why high cholesterol is known as a “silent killer”. In most cases it has no symptoms but potentially ...

Around 10 percent of people who take statins to lower cholesterol experience mysterious muscle pains, causing many to discontinue these potentially life-saving medicines. Now, researchers from ...

Blood sugar and cholesterol are more connected than you think.

A leading cardiologist explains why HDL (good cholesterol) matters most for heart health, dismisses pills, and reveals five ...

Swap saturated fats for unsaturated fats to help lower LDL cholesterol. Replace butter, coconut oil and lard with olive, avocado or other plant-based oils. Boost fiber, stay active and choose snacks ...

Participants who primarily ate oatmeal for two days experienced a long-lasting reduction in LDL (“bad”) and total cholesterol ...

Two days of intensive oatmeal intake lowered LDL cholesterol and shifted gut bacteria, pointing to a rapid nutrition strategy for lipid control.

They can go far towards improving your heart health.

Last year, I was taken aback to discover that I had slightly elevated cholesterol levels. The results weren't disastrously bad, but as someone in my late 20s, it was a bit of a shocker. My diabetes ...

Chia seeds provide fiber, omega-3s and antioxidants that can help lower cholesterol. Chia seeds are versatile, cost-effective and easy to incorporate into a heart-healthy diet. Eating plant-based ...

Scientists have discovered an enzyme that drives fat production and shown that blocking it prevents weight gain and lowers ...

“In some severe cases, atorvastatin can lead to damage to the muscle fibre, so it’s important that muscle pain that increases ...