A new study suggests that the centuries-old practice of consuming red yeast rice may be beneficial to individuals with high levels of cholesterol. The study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine notes that red yeast rice may be a safe and effective alternative to statins, which are used in conventional medicine to treat high cholesterol.

Cutting or reducing the amount of carbohydrates in the diet may be beneficial for weight loss, but researchers say it may be bad for cholesterol levels.

A new study has found that individuals who take cholesterol-lowering statin medications have a slightly increased risk of developing diabetes.

A new study published in the Journal of Nutrition has found that reducing fat intake through diet can help lower cholesterol.

Researchers at the University of Michigan Medical School and VA Ann Arbor Health System say healthcare providers should take a more complete look at an individual’s risk factors for heart disease and stroke before prescribing cholesterol-lowering statin medications to treat high cholesterol.

Health experts say individuals should begin having their cholesterol screened starting at age 20 to avoid an increased risk of heart disease.

The term "bad cholesterol" has become virtually synonymous with low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, but scientists have recently presented findings that say the most dangerous cholesterol may be oxycholesterol. "Our work demonstrated that oxycholesterol boosts total cholesterol levels and promotes atherosclerosis more than non-oxidized cholesterol," said Dr. Zhen-Yu Chen, the lead author of the study.

A mineral high in antioxidants and proven to be a key ally in the fight against cancer may cause high cholesterol and increase the risk of heart disease if taken too much.

With the right amount of flaxseed a person may be able to lower their cholesterol and eat their cake too. That’s the finding in a new study appearing in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.

There’s good news and bad news about cholesterol in the U.S., according to a recent study published in JAMA. Researchers have found that the prevalence of high LDL or "bad" cholesterol among American adults decreased by about a third between 1999 and 2006. However, a high percentage of adults are not being tested or treated for high cholesterol.