Bad cholesterol (LDL) causes plaque to build up in the arteries, increasing the risk of heart disease, heart attacks, and ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I have read that drinking decaffeinated green tea brewed below 175 degrees Fahrenheit will lower cholesterol.

DEAR DR. ROACH: I have read that drinking decaffeinated green tea brewed below 175 degrees Fahrenheit will lower cholesterol. Do you have a recommendation concerning this information? -- C.P.

Scientists at The University of Texas at Arlington have identified a new enzyme that can be "turned off" to help the body ...

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Tens of thousands of people suffer needless heart attacks and strokes every year because they aren't taking ...

Diabetics are more likely to develop Alzheimer’s than the general public. Could a popular diabetes and weight-loss drug also ...

The research indicated that those with cataracts and systemic conditions were up to 2.29 times more likely to develop ...

Dementia is not just one disease—it’s a group of symptoms that affect memory, thinking, and behavior in ways that can ...

By shutting this “off switch,” immune cells called macrophages regain their ability to soak up cholesterol, potentially ...

A new study has found that by eating a certain amount of nuts daily, you can reduce your risk of dementia by as much as 12% ...

One more tip, cut back on processed meat. Research shows that eating a lot of it can increase your dementia risk by 13 percent. Instead, focus on brain-friendly foods like nuts, legumes, and fish to ...