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CHOLESTEROL NEWS

Statins do not cause most of the side-effects listed on its package

February 09, 2026 10:35 pm

Statins are highly effective drugs that lower LDL or “bad” cholesterol levels and have been repeatedly proven to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.

Dietary cholesterol from eggs is not the same as one produced in your body: 'I advise caution only for those with...'

January 27, 2026 5:28 pm

Heart health depends on patterns like daily movement, sleep, stress control, and what you eat throughout the day

Fitness for your heart: Here are the best workouts to control LDL cholesterol

January 17, 2026 12:37 pm

From strength training to agility drills, here’s how the right workouts can naturally improve your heart health

How early should you get a LDL cholesterol test?

December 20, 2025 5:26 pm

Avoid foods high in saturated fats like red meat and full-fat dairy during breakfast. These foods can increase your total cholesterol levels.

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”

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

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Foods known to naturally lower cholesterol

September 29, 2025 2:05 pm

High cholesterol can increase the risk of heart disease, but the good news is your diet can play a powerful role in managing it.

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