Table full of healthy foods, including nuts, edamame, beans, and vegetables - 5PH/Shutterstock High cholesterol has serious implications for our long-term health. In fact, according to the World Heart ...

Cardiologists and a dietitian break down the new research.

You can meet your protein needs without raising cholesterol. Choose lean poultry, fish, plant-based proteins, eggs in moderation, and low-fat dairy to get protein with less saturated fat. Plant ...

Ultra-processed foods frequently contain elevated levels of salt, sugar and saturated fat, alongside refined carbohydrates, ...

As a cardiologist who has treated thousands of patients, one of the most common health concerns I come across is high cholesterol. But the solution doesn't always have to come from a pill, which can ...

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Being told that you have elevated cholesterol can feel like a letdown on an otherwise good bill of health. But you aren’t alone—according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), ...

The plant-focused portfolio diet has been shown to reduce the risks of cardiovascular disease. Here’s how it works. By Caroline Hopkins Legaspi Dr. David Jenkins, a professor of nutritional sciences ...

Carrie Madormo, RN, MPH, is a health writer. She has over a decade of experience as a registered nurse, practicing in a variety of fields, such as pediatrics, oncology, chronic pain, and public health ...

Garlic, commonly used for both culinary and medicinal purposes, contains allicin—a compound believed to help lower cholesterol production in the liver. Studies suggest that garlic supplements may ...

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