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Eating oatmeal for two days has unexpected impact on heart health, study suggests

A German study found that eating oats for just two days can lower "bad" cholesterol by 10% and reduces diabetes risk in people with metabolic syndrome.

Food-Drink December 26

Cheeses that experts say are best and worst for heart health this holiday season

Research reveals cheese may not raise cholesterol as much as commonly thought, and holiday cheese boards don't have to be off-limits for heart health, experts say.

Health November 22

Everyday spice may be key to fighting fat and high cholesterol, scientists say

A new study from Japan revealed that black cumin seed powder significantly lowered bad cholesterol and triglycerides while boosting good cholesterol in just eight weeks.

Health November 22

Root canals may do more than save teeth; they could boost overall health, study finds

A new study from King's College London reveals root canals may lower blood sugar and reduce diabetes risk, plus improve cholesterol and decrease inflammation markers.

Health November 21

Daily pill slashes 'bad' cholesterol levels by 60% in yearlong trial

A new daily pill reduced bad cholesterol by 60% in a groundbreaking study of 303 adults with a genetic condition, offering hope for heart disease prevention.

Nutrition November 7

New study says vegetable oils aren't bad for your heart, but not everyone's convinced

New research challenges beliefs about processed vegetable oils in spreads and baked goods, finding they may not harm heart health as much as thought. Doctors say it's too early to tell.

Heart Health September 16

Eating one type of nut daily could lower 'bad' cholesterol, improve heart health, study finds

New research shows eating 2 ounces of almonds on a daily basis significantly lowered LDL cholesterol and improved gut health in adults with metabolic syndrome.

Health September 9

Heart surgeon reveals what to eat (and not eat) for optimal cardiac health

Cardiothoracic surgeon Dr. Jeremy London discusses the 80/20 diet approach for heart health, emphasizing whole foods 80% of the time while limiting alcohol and processed foods.

Food Studies August 7

The great egg debate is over as science weighs in about the food's cholesterol impact

New research published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition shows that saturated fat, not dietary cholesterol from eggs, elevates bad cholesterol levels.

Healthy Foods June 11

This cheap pantry staple could be key to lowering cholesterol, new research suggests

Recent research from the Illinois Institute of Technology has found that consuming a cup of chickpeas daily for 12 weeks reduced the cholesterol levels of prediabetic adults.