So in other words, even though they had high levels of "bad" cholesterol in their blood, they were, in fact, quite healthy after a year of following a keto plan.

LDL cholesterol can lead to cardiovascular problems and may even lead to early-onset Alzheimer’s disease. However, the study team from Uppsala University and Chalmers University of Technology in ...

Statins are very cheap and highly effective cholesterol-lowering drugs -- but high-risk heart patients may have an even better option, a new evidence review says. Combining statins with another ...

The 12-week study involved 138 adults who had at least one risk factor for heart disease — including high blood pressure, high cholesterol levels, elevated blood sugar levels or a high BMI.

Until now, there have been inconsistent findings about whether or not combined cholesterol-lowering therapy should be given to high-risk patients immediately, even before they suffer a heart ...

They were surprised to find that the brain’s cholesterol regulation mechanisms may be a factor underlying vulnerability. The study appears March 26, in Alzheimer’s & Dementia: The Journal of the ...

If you have high cholesterol, you have a higher risk of cardiovascular disease. That can include coronary heart disease, stroke, and peripheral vascular disease. High cholesterol has also been ...

The samples were analyzed for the presence of something called diterpenes, which are compounds that can raise levels of LDL cholesterol (the bad kind). But we'll dive deeper into that later on.

Chronic stress can trigger changes in your body that can increase cholesterol levels. People at risk of heart disease from high cholesterol may benefit from stress management techniques.