High Cholesterol
Find the latest stories, news, and expert advice about high cholesterol, including medical research on symptoms, treatment, and prevention.
Are There REALLY Benefits to Low LDL?
Efforts to lower LDL cholesterol seem to decrease the risk of cardiovascular events and heart disease but it is necessary to find the right level for you.
The Latest
Hey, Chicken Lovers: It May Be Time to Cut Back
New research suggests that white meat may not be much healthier than beef after all.
Over Half of Eligible Patients Aren't Offered a Statin
Nearly 59 percent of American adults who meet guidelines for statin therapy to lower cholesterol say their physicians hadn’t given them a statin option.
Good Eggs vs. Bad Eggs: A New Skirmish in the War on Cholesterol
A review published in JAMA has linked dietary cholesterol in eggs to increased risk for cardiovascular disease and mortality... again.
Heart Drug Recalls: What You Should Know Now
Drugs made from valsartan, losartan, and irbesartan purchased from suppliers in India and China have been recalled due to possible contamination.
Drug Companies Cut Cholesterol Drug Prices
Drug manufactueres have announced a 60 percent reduction in the U.S. prices of their cholesterol-lowering medication, Praluent (alirocumab).
How Raspberries Can Help Lower Cholesterol
A one cup serving of raspberries contains just 64 calories, 8 grams of dietary fiber, and 54 percent of your daily vitamin C needs.
Hypothyroid With High Cholesterol? You Don’t Have to Be
If you are hypothyroid and have high cholesterol, treating your underactive thyroid could resolve your cholesterol problems. Find out what your cholesterol levels should be, and the best treatment options.
Holiday Eating May Spike Your Cholesterol
Eating rich foods during the holidays can cause your cholesterol to jump by 20 percent after Christmas, according to this study.
Updated High Cholesterol Guidelines: What's New?
The latest cholesterol guidelines may not have made the New York Times Best Sellers list, but they definitely have the attention of the medical community.
Potato Strong: Low-Fat, Vegan Diet for High Cholesterol
Will Kriski tells his story about tackling high cholesterol by developing a low-fat, whole-foods, plant-based diet that emphasizes starchy vegetables.