Cholesterol : Science World Report

Jun 23, 2017 05:10 AM EDT

Vaccine To Lower Cholesterol Looks Promising

A new research shows a promising vaccine that could lower cholesterol and prevent cardiovascular disease.

Dec 15, 2016 01:10 AM EST

Cholesterol-Lowering Statins Lower Risk Of Alzheimer's Disease

Statins, which are usually used to lower blood cholesterol levels, could reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease.

Oct 18, 2016 05:30 AM EDT

Brain Tumor Cells Will Shrink, Die Without Cholesterol, Study Finds

Researchers of a new study have found that depriving the deadly tumor cells of cholesterol, which they import from neighboring healthy cells, kills tumor cells and causes their regression

Feb 18, 2016 06:32 PM EST

Egg Yolks Are Probably Not Linked To Heart Disease

A new Finnish study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition shows that eating high-cholesterol foods does not increase the risk of heart disease

Feb 15, 2016 09:21 AM EST

Eating Eggs May Not Increase Your Risk of a Heart Attack

Do you like eating eggs? You may not have to worry about heart attacks as much as you thought.

Dec 03, 2015 05:46 PM EST

Many Americans With High Cholesterol Are Not Seeking Treatment

A new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows that as many as one in eight Americans have high cholesterol.

Nov 27, 2015 08:26 PM EST

Walnuts Every Day May Help Lower Risk Of Type 2 Diabetes

A daily handful of walnuts may help reduce risk factors associated with type 2 diabetes, according to a recent study.

Nov 10, 2015 12:38 PM EST

This New Vaccine May Prevent 'Bad' LDL Cholesterol

A new vaccine may help lower the amount of "bad" cholesterol--or low-density lipoproteins (LDL)--which researchers believe could one day provide an alternative to statins.

Nov 03, 2015 03:37 PM EST

Metabolic Disease Risk Increases With Just A Little Junk Food

It's occasional gorging like this that increasing the risk of metabolic disease, according to a recent study.

Aug 19, 2015 10:18 PM EDT

Oatmeal For Breakfast Curbs Appetite At Lunch

You've probably heard it before that oatmeal is a great meal for you. It can reduce the risk of heart disease; help lower cholesterol; help you lose weight; reduce your risk of type 2 diabetes; reduce high blood pressure levels and contains quite the array of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.

Jun 26, 2015 12:29 PM EDT

A Diet Of Fish And Vegetables May Be The Secret To A Long Life: Here's Why

A new Swedish study shows that for older people, it's best to stock up on plenty of fresh fish and vegetables. The two fatty acids found in fish--EPA and DHA--were actually associated with a 20 percent decreased mortality risk for both men and women.

Jun 11, 2015 04:58 PM EDT