Levels of LDL cholesterol, the so-called ‘bad’ cholesterol that blocks arteries, have been found to be 20% higher immediately after Christmas than during the summer. New research points to a definite ...

Current AHA guidelines call for healthy Americans to bring LDL below 100 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL) of blood, while ...

Ideal cholesterol levels can vary based on factors like age, family history, and overall cardiovascular risk. So, how do you ...

High Cholesterol In Winter: Winter brings a host of changes to our lifestyle and diet, many of which can contribute to rising cholesterol levels, particularly LDL (low-density lipoprotein), often ...

Scientists have made a groundbreaking discovery that could pave the way for new drugs to lower “bad” cholesterol, also known ...

High bad cholesterol is a risk factor for a common type of heart disease, yet approximately 40% of Americans living with high cholesterol don't know they have it and don't treat it (1,2).

In a 2021 study, adults with elevated LDL cholesterol consumed 1 cup of various beans daily for a month. At the end of the study, the individuals had lower total and LDL cholesterol. Apples ...

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These include red meats, organ meats, and foods high in saturated and trans fats. There are two types of cholesterol: Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) or “bad” cholesterol, which can build up in ...

But, as importantly, the researchers said, they could also help people who do not have genetic mutations, but who have high cholesterol and are on statins, which lower LDL by increasing LDLR in cells.

NEW YORK (WABC) -- High bad cholesterol is a risk factor for a common type of heart disease, yet approximately 40% of Americans living with high cholesterol don't know they have it and don't treat it.