Peter Attia warns that simplicity is crushing nuance in science. I agree—so I took a closer look at his own argument on LDL, ...

Eating saturated fat regularly affects your LDL cholesterol levels and can raise your heart disease risk. There are simple steps you can take to lower your numbers.

Low-density lipoprotein, known as LDL, is a complex structure with several components that allow cholesterol to circulate in the bloodstream, a watery environment. LDL is the primary mechanism used to ...

The top way to reduce LDL cholesterol levels and improve heart health is by dietary choices such as reducing saturated fats, eliminating trans fats, and getting plenty of omega-3s, soluble fiber and ...

The latest cholesterol guidelines include three new screening tests: coronary artery calcium, lipoprotein (a), and apolipoprotein B.

Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance your body needs to function. It’s a building block for every cell membrane, it helps your body make steroid hormones (like estrogen and testosterone), it’s ...

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 ...

OXFORD, UK – For patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), lowering LDL cholesterol with a combination of simvastatin and ezetimibe (Vytorin, Merck) failed to halt the progression of kidney disease ...

Kristen Fischer has written for numerous health publications, hospitals, and medical companies, and is a member of the Association of Health Care Journalists. Eating two eggs daily can improve ...