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Lower LDL cholesterol with diet? Here’s how 34-year-old turned ‘borderline risk’ to ‘healthy range’

December 01, 2025 8:56 am

Nothing like eliminating fats or living on salads, a cholesterol-lowering diet is all about intelligent eating

Here's how many eggs you can have in a day if you are overweight and have high cholesterol

November 27, 2025 4:46 pm

The focus should always remain on an overall heart-healthy diet, not just on egg count. Here's why

My patient replaced LDL cholesterol-lowering drug with garlic pills: How did he develop a heart block?

November 21, 2025 6:45 pm

There is misinformation around the use of statins, which are necessary for those who are genetically prone to high LDL cholesterol

New pill cuts LDL cholesterol by 60 per cent, show trials: Cardiologists break down if it can reduce heart attacks

November 10, 2025 9:04 am

The pill blocks a liver protein that usually slows down the body’s ability to clear cholesterol. Right now, such a drug is administered as an injectable

‘No weakness. No speech loss. No facial droop’: Neurosurgeon explains the dangers of silent strokes that strike healthy people without warning

November 04, 2025 5:56 pm

Dr Dhruv Chaturvedi mentions, “Silent strokes, as the name suggests, often occur without clear warning signs”

Some recent studies seem to suggest that calcium can be an effective secondary intervention to manage the excess load of harmful cholesterol.

Does your LDL or bad cholesterol go down when you take calcium supplements?

October 09, 2025 9:22 am

Lifestyle measures such as diet and exercise, alongside medications when needed, remain the cornerstone

Long hours of sitting, stress-eating, unhealthy sleep patterns and skipping physical activity can raise the risk of heart problems like coronary artery disease

35-year-old had high LDL cholesterol and heart stress after long hours on laptop: Which test saved her from a heart attack?

October 07, 2025 8:16 pm

Preventive check-ups lead to early diagnosis and intervention, improving long-term survival. Cardiologists recommend the tests you should take

What makes fatty liver disease (NAFLD) such a strong risk factor for liver cancer

'Cases have doubled since 1990': Oncologist says liver cancer rising among young people, including non-drinkers; how to know if you are at risk

September 11, 2025 11:30 am

“According to WHO, liver cancer cases have doubled since 1990,” revealed the doctor.

Can having soaked walnuts help reduce 'bad' cholesterol levels?

August 12, 2025 9:33 am

Walnuts also have the potential to increase HDL cholesterol, known as “good” cholesterol, said Abhilasha V, chief clinical nutritionist, Cloudnine Group of Hospitals, Bengaluru

Does a deep diagonal crease on the earlobe indicate an impending heart attack?

July 31, 2025 1:30 pm

Reliable indicators include high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, and lifestyle factors that can raise the risk of a heart disease or stroke, said Dr Swarup Swaraj Pal, senior consultant, cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon, Gleneagles Hospitals Parel.