cholesterol levels

WebMD provides tips for things you can do now to help lower your bad cholesterol levels.

From diet to medications, find the first steps here.

A diet that incorporates cholesterol-lowering foods like soy, nuts, and plant sterols may work better at lowering cholesterol levels than a traditional low-fat diet.

(Thomas Jefferson University) Elevated fat and cholesterol levels found in a typical American-style diet play an important role in the growth and spread of breast cancer, say researchers at the Kimmel Cancer Center at Jefferson.

Study found that kids with the highest levels of two chemicals had elevated cholesterol levels.

Ninety-five different genes have been identified which affect cholesterol levels in the blood, research says

(Washington University School of Medicine) Scientists at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have found a way to significantly reduce atherosclerosis in mice that does not involve lowering cholesterol levels or eliminating other obesity-related problems.

They did it by interfering with production of a substance called fatty acid synthase, an enzyme that converts dietary sugars into fatty acids in the liver.

(University of Cincinnati Academic Health Center) Circulation of cholesterol is regulated in the brain by the hunger-signaling hormone ghrelin, researchers say.

The finding points to a new potential target for the pharmacologic control of cholesterol levels.

Eating nuts may help lower cholesterol levels, US research suggests.

At least one out of every five U.S. teenagers has abnormal cholesterol levels, boosting the risk of heart disease, federal health officials reported Thursday.

A few weeks ago, we discussed the importance of heart-healthy fats, specifically olive oil. We know that heart-healthy fats can reduce cholesterol levels.

But heart-healthy fats also improve the look of our nails and hair. Our bodies need these fats in order to stay healthy.

In this week's edition, we'll discuss how to incorporate heart-healthy nuts into your diet.