The largest analysis to examine the best way to lower levels of "bad" cholesterol in patients with blocked arteries shows that they should immediately be given a combination of a statin and another drug called ezetimibe, rather than statins alone. This could prevent thousands of deaths a year from heart attacks, strokes and other cardiovascular diseases.

A decade-long study of over 48,000 workers reveals that sticking to optimal lifestyle habits dramatically lowers the risk of several major cancers—especially for those with chronic inflammation.

Extremely high levels of HDL cholesterol were associated with an increased risk of all-cause, cardiovascular, and non-cardiovascular mortality in the general population. Future studies should investigate the causal factors leading to the association of elevated HDL cholesterol and mortality.

People with cardiometabolic disorders, such as obesity, diabetes, and heart disease, may significantly improve their chances of living longer by following a healthy plant-based diet, according to new research being presented at the American College of Cardiology’s Annual Scientific Session (ACC.25).

A new Swedish study reveals that many common office coffee machines fail to filter out cholesterol-elevating compounds found in coffee, sometimes leaving behind even more than espresso or French press. Depending on the machine and brewing method, the amount of harmful diterpenes like cafestol and kahweol can vary widely, and frequent coffee drinkers may be unknowingly boosting their LDL cholesterol levels.

New research shows that cutting down on sitting time significantly reduces metabolic syndrome risk in older adults—even among those who don’t meet exercise guidelines or follow perfect diets.

Clinical trial evidence shows the LA does not promote inflammation or oxidative stress. The processing required to produce seed oils involves several steps that are regulated and completed according to best practice safety limits. In conclusion, seed oils are a healthful dietary component that should be used to replace foods high in saturated fat.

Is olive oil a wholesome kitchen staple, a dietary landmine, or something in between? The answer depends on who you ask. Since the debut of the Forks Over Knives film in 2011, FOK has followed and shared the advice of whole-food, plant-based (WFPB) pioneers who’ve long counseled heart disease patients to steer clear of all added oils—even olive oil—because they are the world’s most calorie-dense foods, highly refined and stripped of most nutrients other than fat.