A high blood cholesterol level puts you at increased risk of coronary artery disease. So lower is usually better — but not always. picked by whi73rav3n 3 years ago

The British Whitehall II study, a long-term study of the health of more than 10,000 British civil servants has found indications that high-density lipoproteins (HDL), the "good cholesterol" may have a marked effect on delaying or preventing the onset of dementia. picked by 2manyusernames 1 year ago

In a further concession to the impact of the childhood obesity epidemic in the United States, a leading group of pediatricians is recommending that kids as young as 8 years old be given cholesterol-lowering drugs in hopes of preventing heart problems later in life. picked by MeMe 1 year ago

Limiting egg consumption has little effect on cholesterol levels, research has confirmed. picked by karenben 10 months ago

Long the bane of the South, taking over hillsides and forests, kudzu is a staple in Chinese medicine. While a Kudzu salad might not benefit you, Kudzu extract might be the next big thing in treating blood pressure, cholesterol, and other markers of metabolic disorders. picked by meggysue 3 months ago

Did you eat your Cheerios this morning? You may have just inadvertently taken an unapproved drug. Or so says the FDA, who has just sent a warning letter to General Mills, the maker of the cereal.
Promoting them as a drug that can lower cholesterol is going too far. That's what the Food and Drug Administration says the yellow box does. picked by bingo 7 months ago

Researchers said Monday that cholesterol-lowering drugs known as statins appear to slow down the lung deterioration seen in both smokers and former smokers. picked by robfouryqr 3 years ago

Veterinarians have discovered an interesting connection between dogs who chase their own tails and their blood cholesterol levels. picked by bingo 8 months ago

We don't have a deficiency of drugs, only nutrients... picked by karenben 10 months ago

We do know that trans fats have a very deleterious effect on heart and metabolism in general. However, this is still far not all negative consequences. picked by karenben 11 months ago

The main incentive that can make you start exercising is overall health improvement. But what exactly exercise can do for you? Here is the list of scientifically proven health benefits the regular exercise brings. picked by karenben 2 years ago

Do you know that the food we eat may cause side effects? And we are not talking about spoiled or low quality food. Freshly harvested or just cooked food may also cause side effects, some are serious, some are just disturbing, and some may put you into embarrassing situation. Here is a list of 29 common side effects caused by the food we eat. picked by karenben 2 years ago

An international team of researchers supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has blocked staph infections in mice using a drug previously tested in clinical trials as a cholesterol-lowering agent. picked by Blankspace73 2 years ago

In fact, a recent Forbes report found that from 11 million to 30 million Americans are already taking these drugs and many physicians argue another 25 million should be popping these pills daily. picked by karenben 12 months ago

High cholesterol isn't just bad for the heart – it could also make it harder for women to become sexually aroused. That might mean that cholesterol-lowering drugs like statins would help to treat so-called female sexual dysfunction (FSD). picked by Bornbad 3 months ago

Depending on how much of the compound capsaicin they contain, peppers can range from sweet to spicy—making them a welcome addition to a variety of cuisines. Interestingly, the same chemical responsible for their heat also accounts for their valued health benefits—including triggering endorphins, lowering cholesterol and preventing blood clots. picked by AutumnLotus 4 months ago

Thanks to: The French Fry Coated Bacon on a Stick.

Just looking at this raises my cholesterol. Best line of the article: "Tasted. I feel ill and so very, very dirty." picked by muppetmaker 2 years ago

Sure, most hot dogs will kill you slowly with their high levels of fat, salt, cholesterol, sodium, and cancer-inducing nitrites. But if you want to expedite the process, take a bite of these deadly dogs. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

Burger King and its famous Whopper burger returned to Japan Friday after a six-year hiatus. $5 Double Whopper with cheese and bacon, are expected to fare better this time around because of a new trend among Japanese to favor pricier, high-calorie meals.(I hate those low cholesterol carnivores) picked by Bornbad 2 years ago