Cardiologists and a dietitian break down the new research.

Discover the best low-fat, high-protein dairy foods for managing cholesterol. Get tips on Greek yogurt, skyr, cottage cheese, milk, and healthy swaps.

Your body needs some cholesterol to build cells—but it's the excess cholesterol that can be a problem, the American Heart Association explains. Your liver produces the natural cholesterol you need, ...

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Cholesterol is a crucial element in our body’s functioning, but when the levels are too high, it can lead to severe health issues like heart disease, stroke and other cardiovascular problems. Many ...

Trying to lower your cholesterol? You're not alone. Nearly one in 10 Americans has high overall cholesterol levels, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Cholesterol is a ...

In a groundbreaking clinical trial, researchers have unraveled the effects of cholesterol and saturated fat, finding that eggs may be far less harmful – and potentially more beneficial – than ...

A new dietary review of 49 observational and controlled studies finds plant-based vegetarian diets, especially vegan diets, are associated with lower levels of total cholesterol, including lower ...