When high cholesterol and weight gain come together, risks for heart trouble ramp up. Doctors will offer a pair of prescriptions, but an ancient snack turned functional food has plenty of clout to help get the job done…

We reach for them because they’re fast and convenient. But beneath that convenience is a level of processing that fundamentally changes how your body responds to what you eat, raising cardiovascular risks significantly.

Amyloid plaque is a hallmark of Alzheimer’s. But it’s proving a difficult target for treatment. That’s why a silent change in the brain that may precede it is offering a glimmer of hope…

Heart disease is the number one killer of women, and at no time in her life is that risk higher than when transitioning through menopause. Thanks to advanced blood tests, now we know why and what doctors need to watch to keep women from trending to insulin resistance, stroke and heart attack…

When we talk about cholesterol, the focus is primarily on HDL and LDL, otherwise known as “good” and “bad” cholesterol. But there are a couple of risk factors that change the conversation. Here’s what to know…

Colorectal cancer rates are rising, so it’s vital to decrease your risk by avoiding lifestyle habits that can raise it. But research reveals the surprising way magnesium goes to work right where the cancer can start…