Cholesterol

Menstrual Cycle Study

Girls are starting their periods earlier in life, and that may lead to adverse health issues later

Eating the Atlantic diet may reduce belly fat, lower cholesterol

Atlantic diet salmon

To show the benefits of eating vegan, scientists gave twins different diets

Vegan twin study

Is chocolate good for your heart? It depends, the FDA says

Chocolate Health Benefits

Most Bucks, Montco residents involved in CDC study have moderate to high levels of 'forever chemicals'

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New guidelines for diabetes care call for updated approach to weight loss, cholesterol and blood pressure

Diabetes Care Guidelines

Elevated levels of 'good' cholesterol may not protect heart health, study finds

Risk factors for heart disease

'Heart healthy' dietary supplements won't help lower cholesterol, more research shows

Dietary supplements heart health

Childhood health can predict risk of heart attack, stroke later in life

Making healthy lifestyle changes

The Nordic diet provides health benefits even when people don't lose weight

Nordic diet

Controlling cholesterol may be key to treating a common kidney cancer

Kidney Cancer Cholesterol

Managing kids' cholesterol and blood pressure protects future brain health, new research shows

Children Brain Health

Well City Challenge seeks innovative ideas to improve millennial health

Well City Challenge

Workplace wellness programs have little impact on overall staff health, study finds

Workplace wellness programs

Debunking common diet myths: Going gluten-free often isn't a healthy choice

Diet Myths: Gluten-free

For advanced prostate cancer patients, statins offer hope of a longer life

Statins reduce mortality in prostate cancer patients

Cholesterol levels among U.S. adults are improving, but greater strides are needed

Cholesterol levels falling among U.S. adults

Eating one avocado per day can reduce bad cholesterol, study says

Avocado on cutting board

New pill could treat both blood pressure, cholesterol issues

blood pressure cholesterol pill

Surprising study finds red and white meat to be equally bad for cholesterol

meat cholesterol health

New cholesterol study may lead you to ask: Pass the eggs, or pass on the eggs?

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Are eggs healthy? New study warns against eating too many

Eggs Heart Disease Cholesterol

Here’s what you need to know about eating eggs — especially if you think they have ‘too much cholesterol’

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FDA approves cardiovascular health claim for certain cooking oils

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What's the verdict on eggs and cholesterol?

Eggs

Penn State researchers find handful of almonds a day could boost 'good cholesterol'

Study: Strokes declining in men, but not in women

Nearly half of Hispanics with high cholesterol don’t realize it

Start worrying about cholesterol in your 30s, study suggests

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Carrots sold at Trader Joe's, Wegmans recalled due to potential E. coli contamination

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Magical thinking is common and often harmless – but it can be problematic, too

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