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 ...

Eating saturated fat regularly affects your LDL cholesterol levels and can raise your heart disease risk. There are simple ...

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 ...

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), ...

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 ...

Cardiologists and a dietitian break down the new research.

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), ...

High cholesterol levels in the long run can be disastrous for your health. The consequences not only include a high risk of a heart attack but also stroke, which can be fatal. And so, an NHS doctor ...

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 ...

The U.S. has a cholesterol problem. Roughly 37% of Americans have high cholesterol, a statistic that’s likely underreported, considering that, according to a 2023 study, many people with high ...

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 ...