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 1 year 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 2 months 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 2 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 2 years 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 5 months 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 4 months 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 7 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 4 months 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 1 year ago