Although St. Patrick's Day lasts only 24 hours, individuals who maintain a green theme in their diets may be able to improve their health and achieve weight loss. Cholesterol News...

Many of the flavorful ingredients used in restaurant dishes are high in fat, but several celebrity chefs are creating cooking tricks that may help lower the unhealthy content in some of their most popular recipes, according to the New York Daily News. Cholesterol News...

A recent study from the University of Michigan Cardiovascular Center reveals that gender may not be a significant factor in the risk of death from a heart attack. Cholesterol News...

Eating a heart-healthy diet may be more important than ever. Poor heart health abounds in the U.S., so much so that the bar set by the American Heart Association (AHA) for flawless cardiovascular fitness seems increasingly unreachable. Cholesterol News...

It is widely acknowledged that eating high-fat meals for years can radically increase a person's risk of heart disease and atherosclerosis. Now, a study performed at the University of California, Davis, has determined that even a single fast food meal can cause inflammation in the body's arteries. Cholesterol News...

The United States Department of Agriculture recently announced that eggs are significantly lower in cholesterol than previously believed, The Huffington Post reports. Cholesterol News...

A recent study published in the New England Journal of Medicine shows that a different metric to measure high-density lipoprotein (HDL), called cholesterol efflux capacity, may be more closely linked with protection against heart disease than HDL levels themselves. Cholesterol News...

Researchers at Emory University have determined that teens who consume excess sugar are more likely to experience high levels of cholesterol as adults. Cholesterol News...

A study published in the the journal Cell reveals that an ingredient found in birch bark could have metabolic benefits. Cholesterol News...

Officials from Tufts University warn people who suffer from high cholesterol that combating the condition with medication alone could put them more at risk for other chronic health problems, BusinessWeek reports. Cholesterol News...

Some diet plans demand that people eat a single food type to lose weight, but most nutritionists agree that a healthy lifestyle requires a wide mix of dishes. Cholesterol News...

A healthy diet may be good for your body and your mind. Researchers have linked high-density lipoprotein, or HDL, to a reduced risk of Alzheimer’s disease in mature adults. Cholesterol News...

You are what you eat, as they say. An opinion piece published in the Los Angeles Times pointed to individual eating habits as the primary cause of American obesity. Cholesterol News...

Recent research suggests that eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables may decrease the long-term risk of atherosclerosis, even in those who engage in few healthy behaviors otherwise. Cholesterol News...

Research appearing in the Journal of the World Public Health Nutrition Association finds that ultra-processed foods account for much of the inability to lose weight and to avoid chronic diseases in America. Cholesterol News...

High levels of the antioxidant alpha-carotene - found in carrots and cantaloupes - have been associated with longer lifespan in recent research. Cholesterol News...

Dieters avoiding cholesterol may have one more reason to feel good about their eating regimen. A diet high in cholesterol may contribute to brain damage that resembles neurodegenerative disease, a study in the journal Molecular Cellular Neuroscience reports. Cholesterol News...

While the paleo or “cave man” diet encourages a number of healthy eating choices, its critics say its reliance on large portions of fatty meats may encourage anything but weight loss, the Mother Nature Network reports. Cholesterol News...

Research from Health Canada has found that oat fiber can help individuals maintain healthy cholesterol levels. High cholesterol can lead to atherosclerosis – plaque in arteries – and result in increased risk of heart disease, stroke and high blood pressure. Cholesterol News...

A nutritionist and contributor to the Huffington Post recommends switching from a diet of red meat and heavy carbohydrates to one based primarily on vegetables. Cholesterol News...

A nutritionist and contributor to the Huffington Post recommends switching from a diet of red meat and heavy carbohydrates to one based primarily on vegetables. Cholesterol News...

In response to the dismal results of a recent health survey, the American Heart Association (AHA) recommended that the public cut back its sugar intake and eat more fruits and vegetables in order to lose weight and boost heart health. Cholesterol News...

In response to the dismal results of a recent health survey, the American Heart Association (AHA) recommended that the public cut back its sugar intake and eat more fruits and vegetables in order to lose weight and boost heart health. Cholesterol News...

In addition to being part of a healthy weight loss regimen, ginseng may treat inflammation in cancer patients, according to several new studies. Cholesterol News...

With a new set of advertisements, New York mayor Michael Bloomberg is spreading the word about the health effects of excess sodium consumption, the New York Post reports. Cholesterol News...

Using a new epidemiological model, researchers at MIT and Harvard predict that in 40 years, greater than two in five U.S. adults will be obese. Cholesterol News...

Over the last few decades, researchers have begun to recognize that low levels of "good" cholesterol, or high density lipoprotein (HDL), can be as detrimental to a person's health as high levels of "bad" cholesterol, known as low density lipoprotein (LDL). Cholesterol News...

Overweight individuals are at a significantly increased risk of suffering a heart attack or stroke. A University of Minnesota study has recently confirmed that people who experience such a cardiovascular-related event can increase their long-term survival odds by taking steps to lower their cholesterol. Cholesterol News...

Individuals may be able to significantly lower their blood cholesterol levels by adding a moderate amount of nuts into their diet, according to a comprehensive review published in the May 10 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine. Cholesterol News...