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... of American adults with high LDL cholesterol, the "bad" kind that clogs arteries, decreased... dangerously high levels of LDL cholesterol don't know it, said study author Dr...

" cholesterol. The trial, known as ARBITER-6 HALTS, was stopped early in June after it was... niacin (Niaspan), which raises HDL, or "good," cholesterol levels, in reducing plaque...

... line of defense against rising cholesterol . “If you eat a predominantly plant-based diet... cholesterol at a healthy level,” says Lisa Dorfman, a registered dietitian and spokeswoman...

... high cholesterol. Yet, some cholesterol actually fights heart disease. How can that be? The body needs cholesterol. Cholesterol is a fat, or lipid, in the...

... line of defense against rising cholesterol . “If you eat a predominantly plant-based diet... cholesterol at a healthy level,” says Lisa Dorfman, a registered dietitian and spokeswoman...

Q. How does exercise lower cholesterol? What activities are the most effective? A. For the record, cholesterol in the body is a good thing—it is needed for cell membranes...

What is high cholesterol? Cholesterol is a type of fat called a lipid . The body uses it for many things, such as making new cells. Your body makes the cholesterol that it needs...

Even if you think you know everything there is to know about cholesterol, there may be a few more surprises in store. Check out these common myths about high cholesterol; find out who’s...

It's important to keep your cholesterol levels within healthy limits... careful — especially with your low-density lipoprotein (LDL), or "bad," cholesterol level...