High cholesterol? Donating blood may help. When a person donates blood, it lowers LDL cholesterol and lipids due to the loss of blood volume, which dilutes the overall levels of the body. Donating ...

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. Since researchers first established the link between diet, ...

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 ...

You may not realize you are at risk for cardiovascular disease or diabetes unless you keep track of your blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar levels on a regular basis. By knowing a few simple ...

The leading cause of death in the United States is heart disease, accounting for roughly 1 in every 5 deaths nationwide. However, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1 in ...

Doctors may recommend a low sodium, low cholesterol diet if a person has high blood cholesterol, high blood pressure, and an elevated risk of heart disease. Choosing whole, minimally processed foods ...