A study could open new pathways for understanding how cholesterol influences cell membranes and their receptors, paving the way for future research on diseases linked to membrane organization. A new ...

Plant sterols have gained popularity for their potential to improve cholesterol levels and support heart health ...

A cell membrane is illustrated to show the surface in red. Blue objects are proteins, including ion channels, which can send electrical impulses into cells. Lipids, or fats, are in yellow. In this ...

An international team led by National University of Singapore researchers has linked secondary lymphedema to excessive ...

Cholesterol is a waxy substance in your blood. Your body needs cholesterol to build healthy cells. Having too much cholesterol can increase your risk of heart disease. When you have high cholesterol, ...

Most people associate high cholesterol with an unhealthy diet and a sedentary lifestyle—a condition that develops over many years and you only need to worry about as you get older. However, this isn't ...

Foods low in cholesterol include fruits, vegetables, beans, and lentils. Limiting foods high in cholesterol, such as eggs, beef, cheese, and butter, can help you reduce your cholesterol intake.

The U.S. has a cholesterol problem. Roughly 37% of Americans have high cholesterol, a statistic that’s likely underreported, considering that, according to a 2023 study, many people with high ...

What foods are best to enlist, and which are best to avoid when waging war on high cholesterol?