In patients who have coronary artery disease, peripheral artery disease or carotid artery disease, there is no question about the benefit of cholesterol-lowering medications such as statins.

People with high cholesterol who are at risk of needing statins might find this meal plan naturally reduces their levels. Cardiologists at Heart UK have devised a week-long meal plan that helps ...

This eating plan comes with a host of health benefits. However, it also comes with some drawbacks. The low glycemic (low GI) diet is based on the concept of the glycemic index (GI). Studies have ...

But not all meal plans are aimed at shedding pounds. The Portfolio Diet is one such approach - created specifically to help lower cholesterol levels rather than slim waistlines. It is a ...

If you're at risk of needing statins but want to tackle high cholesterol through diet and lifestyle, this meal plan could ...

Nick West, MD, cardiologist, chief medical officer, and divisional vice president of global medical affairs at Abbott's ...