Tag: Cholesterol

Your cholesterol levels by age: what’s normal for LDL, HDL and more

The numbers your doctor writes on that lab slip finally make sense.

What eating one avocado a day can do to your cholesterol, skin and weight

Randomized trials point to real effects, but not the ones you might expect.

How eating an egg every day can affect your cholesterol, heart and weight

New guidance untangles a 60-year cholesterol scare, but a real caveat remains.

What your eyes can reveal about your heart, blood pressure and more

A dilated eye exam can flag high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes before symptoms surface.

The heart scan most people never get may show whether you really need a statin

A quick, low-radiation CT can split adults in the statin gray zone by real risk.

How oatmeal can affect your LDL cholesterol if you eat it regularly

Fresh University of Bonn research adds weight to a very familiar breakfast.