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.

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

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

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 ...

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% ...

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

A new study identifies how the molecule, called ApoM, can clear harmful cholesterol deposits linked to macular degeneration ...