cholesterol

It all began two Thanksgivings ago. A few weeks before, my doctor had put me on a statin after my cholesterol hit 286. But it irritated my stomach and ... Read More »

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Name: Christopher Earl Hall Age: 34 Height: 6 feet, 1.5 inches. Before Weight: My highest weight was 270 pounds. My pants were a tight 42 ... Read More »

Actress Courtney Thorne-Smith, best known for her roles in TV dramas such as "Ally McBeal" and (the original) "Melrose Place," was named spokesperson ... Read More »

High cholesterol is a problem for many Americans. According to the American Heart Association, two of the top three killers in the country -- heart ... Read More »

In recent years, cholesterol has become one of the most maligned molecules on the planet. Most people think of it as a problem, something in our blood ... Read More »

Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance found in your bloodstream and your body's cells. A certain level of cholesterol is good and healthy because ... Read More »

There are four different kinds of fats in the food we eat: saturated, polyunsaturated, monounsaturated and trans fatty acids. Saturated fats are ... Read More »

Fats are part of a healthy diet and help supply energy and nutrients to the body, but it's the type of fat and the amount consumed each day that are ... Read More »

Xenical is a prescription drug designed to help significantly overweight people lose weight. It is a version of Alli, the only diet pill that is ... Read More »