When eating, the body converts extra calories, especially from carbs, sugar, fats, and alcohol, into triglycerides. Triglycerides are a form of fat or lipid, which the body stores away into its fat ...

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Clare Collins AO is a Laureate Professor in Nutrition and Dietetics at the University of Newcastle, NSW and a Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI) affiliated researcher. She is a National Health ...

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Start your day with these heart-healthy breakfast options to help improve your cholesterol, according to dietitians.

Cholesterol is one of those health terms we hear often but rarely think about until a test report surprises us. It is a waxy, ...

You’ve likely heard of high cholesterol—a health issue that 86 million Americans over 20 deal with, raising their risk of cardiovascular diseases like heart attack and stroke. And while 47 million ...

SaveHealth reports on cholesterol medications, detailing common types like statins, their effects, and safety considerations ...

Every 40 seconds, someone in the U.S. has a heart attack or stroke, and in most cases, it’s their first. 1 The good news? The risk for these devastating events can actually be significantly reduced by ...