Veg-based low-carb diet cuts death risk

Following a low-carbohydrate diet in which plants, rather than animals, are the main source of fat and protein can lower the overall risk of death in the consumers.

Dr. Paul G. Donohue: Can cholesterol become too low?

Dear Dr. Donohue: I am a 78-year-old male and have blood tests and physicals every year. In 2001, my cholesterol was 225 mg/dL (5.8 mmol/L). Every year it was lower, until this year it was 94 (2.4). My LDL was 29 (.75), and my triglycerides 36 (0.4). My weight stays between 138 and 144 pounds. I am 5 feet 6 inches tall. My appetite is good. I am not nor have I ever been on a low-cholesterol diet ...

Cardiologist promotes sterols to reduce cholesterol

Cholesterol is a waxy, fatlike substance that occurs naturally in all parts of your body. You need

Study: Some Low-Carb Diets Up Cancer, Death Risk

Plans Based on Animal Protein Found Wanting; Veggie-Based Ones May Lower Heart Disease, Death Rates, the Research Shows

AstraZeneca Encourages All Americans to Take Steps to Manage Their Cholesterol This National Cholesterol Education Month

AstraZeneca urges Americans to take important steps to manage their cholesterol during National Cholesterol Education Month in September. Based on current estimates, 102 million Americans aged 20 years or older have borderline high or high cholesterol.