Discover how to lower cholesterol levels through the TLC diet from the National Institutes of Health. Learn the elements of the diet, the pros and cons, and who would most benefit from it.

Sep. 18—September is High Cholesterol Education and Atrial Fibrillation Awareness Month. The American Heart Association offers these facts about cholesterol and how to manage it. "Cholesterol is a ...

While genetics play a big role in cholesterol levels, doctors agree that simple daily food choices—like adding fiber, fish, ...

Elevated serum cholesterol is a major heart disease risk factor. There can be a genetic link responsible for high cholesterol, but for the vast majority of us, lifestyle and diet will be the key ...

Vitamin D supplements may lower cholesterol, but the evidence is mixed. Avoiding high doses of vitamin D can prevent nausea and kidney stones.

Thankfully, having high cholesterol doesn’t necessarily mean you should avoid all cholesterol-rich foods. Recent research has found that specific cholesterol-rich foods, such as full-fat milk, yogurt ...

Tens of millions of Americans have high cholesterol, which increases the risk of heart disease. Here & Now ‘s Peter O’Dowd ...

Dr. Scott Grundy answers the question: ''What Is 'Borderline' Cholesterol?'' — -- Question: My doctor told me that I have borderline cholesterol. What does that mean? Answer: A borderline ...

Data included more than a million participants to find that Alzheimer's risk was up to 76% lower in these cases.

Experts previously advised limiting egg consumption, believing that dietary cholesterol would elevate blood cholesterol levels. Based on newer research, consuming eggs (generally, up to one egg a day) ...

By Kristen Fischer Eggs likely aren’t responsible for high cholesterol—but new research may have found the real culprit behind rising cholesterol levels. The study, published in The American Journal ...