Garlic, commonly used for both culinary and medicinal purposes, contains allicin—a compound believed to help lower cholesterol production in the liver. Studies suggest that garlic supplements may ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." MANY FACTORS CAN CAUSE your cholesterol levels to creep up, including your diet and how much you exercise ...

You might have high LDL cholesterol and not even know it. We spoke to experts about how to monitor this health stat so you ...

We need some cholesterol but too much is harmful. Statin drugs prevent the liver from making so much LDL (bad cholesterol), and have saved millions of lives. However, some people don’t tolerate them ...

Eleven medical organizations advised changes to preventive cardiac care that it says could markedly reduce heart attacks and ...

Cardiologists and a dietitian break down the new research.

Heart disease remains the leading cause of death globally, and many of us are unfortunately at risk of developing it for various reasons, ranging from DNA and diet to sedentary lifestyle. One key ...

One Reddit user was able to lower her cholesterol by eating more plant-based foods. Research supports eating more fiber- and protein-rich plants, while also eating healthy fats. Exercising, limiting ...

Officer is not alone. As women enter menopause, cholestrol levels jump—by an average of 10-15%, or about 10 to 20 milligrams per deciliter. (A healthy adult cholesterol range is 125-200 milligrams per ...

If it’s higher than ideal, you’re not alone. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, between 2015 and 2018, almost 12% of U.S. adults ages 20 and up had high total ...