In today's world, the rise in cholesterol levels has become a common issue, largely due to changing lifestyles and dietary habits. Cholesterol in the body is categorized into two types: good (HDL) and ...

Amelia MacIntyre, DO, is a board-certified family medicine physician. She is certified in osteopathic medicine. Whole plant foods, soluble fiber, and unsaturated fats can help lower LDL cholesterol.

Statins are one of the most well-known medications prescribed to control cholesterol. Most heart disease patients are told to ...

How does it compare to statins? Should you take it? And how much does it cost? By Nina Agrawal and Gina Kolata Patients who need to lower their cholesterol will soon have a powerful new option. On ...