Cholesterol helps your body build cells and make hormones, but too much in your blood can raise your risk of heart disease. Your liver makes all the cholesterol you need, so it’s smart to limit ...

In the 1950s researchers began to advocate for a lower fat diet since animal fats were linked to the development of heart ...

The foods you eat can be one of the most significant contributors to high cholesterol. Generally, foods high in saturated fat (considered an unhealthy fat) are the biggest culprits when it comes to ...

There are obvious cholesterol-raising culprits like butter, fried foods and ice cream. Some foods, like unfiltered coffee and ghee, have similar effects but are a little less obvious. Limiting these ...

Processed meats, including bacon, hot dogs and even deli turkey, should be limited to support healthy cholesterol levels. Processed meats are typically high in saturated fat and sodium and can ...

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), ...

Orlando, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) - September is Cholesterol Awareness Month. Cholesterol, it’s a waxy, fat-like substance your body needs to function. But too much of it can increase your risk for ...

The question of whether to incorporate eggs into a healthy diet has long been debated due to their cholesterol content. But recent research has found that eggs may not be as bad for cholesterol as ...