Over 60 per cent of Canadians are classified as overweight or obese. This epidemic is a concern for experts around the world.

One of the major problems

By considering molecular-level events on a broader scale, researchers now have a clearer, if more complicated, picture of how one class of immune cells goes wrong when loaded with cholesterol.

A new study claims extremes in sleep duration are related to increases in abdominal fat in young adults.

The research published in the March

A renowned heart surgeon has urged that a ban be placed on the use of butter to prevent the loss of thousands of lives.

Shyam Kolvekar, who

Another ‘bad’ type of cholesterol that contributes to heart disease has been discovered by scientists at Oxford University.

Lipoprotein(a) or Lp(a)

An ancient resin, traditionally used as a perfume or embalming fluid, has been found effective in lowering cholesterol levels if taken as a food supplement, according to researchers.

Inhibiting activity of a transfer protein to raise high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol levels is not an effective a heart disease therapy.

Forget Freddy Krueger or flesh-eating zombies: the real villain of a night at the movies could be lurking in a bag of popcorn or drinks carton, according to a new US study.

Two new studies have revealed that fruit flies use the same molecular mechanisms as humans to help maintain proper balances of cholesterol and a key form of stored fat that contributes to obesity.

If you consider those sweet temptations as a bigger threat you will resist those tempting cookies, according to a new study.

Researchers at University