Social media is abuzz with bewildering (and even worrisome) theories about cholesterol and the medications used to lower it. We sort out what’s truth, what’s error, and what’s conspiracy to ...

Adding pecans to our grocery list ASAP. A new study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition shows that eating 57 grams of pecans each day could help lower cholesterol levels.

WASHINGTON − One of the most popular parts of Obamacare - free cancer screenings, cholesterol-lowering medication and diabetes tests - is facing scrutiny in a Supreme Court challenge to the ...

ELOVL2 plays a critical role in synthesizing certain types of lipids (fatty compounds), and its abundance is known to decline with age. Inadequate ELOVL2 changes the balance of lipids in cells ...

Excess cholesterol can show up in different ways, sometimes in subtle forms. Here are the 6 main signs to watch for: Localized pain : Pain in your chest or calves could be a sign of plaque buildup ...

Having an excess of the fatty substance cholesterol in one's blood is what constitutes high cholesterol. This can lead to serious health issues as it contributes to the formation of blockages ...

Robert M. Berne Cardiovascular Research Center (M.A.L., W.J.S., L.S.D., S.N., S.A.L., A.C., R.T., C.P., T.C.S.K., C.A.R., N.L., B.E.I.) Department of Molecular ...

Certain exercises can help lower your cholesterol levels by improving how your body metabolizes fats and enhancing cardiovascular health. Physical activity boosts the production of enzymes that ...

This study revealed that, by binding to lipoproteins, cholesterol-conjugated heteroduplex oligonucleotides (Chol-HDOs) can remain in the bloodstream for longer and reach brain tissue much more ...

High cholesterol is a concern for many, as it can result in blocked arteries and heighten the risk of stroke or heart complications. This condition can be triggered by consuming fatty foods and ...