There’s a good reason why high cholesterol is known as a “silent killer”. In most cases it has no symptoms but potentially ...

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Oats and barley contain a special type of soluble fibre called beta glucan, which has been shown to lower cholesterol levels ...

A flavourful spice costing just 27p per serving could offer a range of remarkable health benefits. Studies have indicated ...

A tasty spice costing just 27p per portion could deliver a host of remarkable health benefits. Studies have revealed that ...

A short-term oat-based diet appears to be surprisingly effective at reducing the cholesterol level. This is indicated by a trial by the University of Bonn, which has now been published in Nature ...

Cardiologists are begging people not to ignore high LDL cholesterol levels. "High levels of LDL can result in extra build-up ...

A powerful tool for your heart might already be hiding in the back of your pantry. New research suggests that a short-term diet centered almost exclusively on a cheap, healthy breakfast staple can ...

Atorvastatin, which has a brand name of Lipitor, is prescribed to millions of people across the UK every year. According to ...

A brief, calorie-restricted diet centered almost entirely on oats led to a surprisingly strong and lasting reduction in cholesterol in people with metabolic syndrome. A very short dietary intervention ...