March 30, 2012: Study Weighs In on Diets for Kids
Meal plan with very low carbs was tough for children to follow, researchers say

February 13, 2012: Mediterranean Diet Might Be Healthier for Brain
Study found less damage to small blood vessels in people who ate certain foods

December 27, 2011: Eating Out Doesn't Have to Mean Excess Calories
Choose grilled over fried foods, and hold the cheese, mayo and creamy salad dressings

December 02, 2011: Socioeconomic Status Main Predictor of Health Habits: Study
Race, ethnicity not necessarily behind disparities in weight, exercise and diet

November 15, 2011: Cholesterol Drug Shows Promise in Early Research
If proven, it could cut bad cholesterol and raise good cholesterol, but more study needed

August 29, 2011: Health Tip: Why Do I Have High Cholesterol?
Factors that raise your risk

August 23, 2011: Certain Foods Said to Help Lower Bad Cholesterol
Combining nuts, plant-based foods with low-fat diet produces biggest drops, researchers say

August 05, 2011: Weight Loss May Boost Sex Life of Obese, Diabetic Men
Cutting calories can also have positive effects on urinary tract function, researchers say

June 06, 2011: Heart-Healthy DASH Diet May Help Teen Girls Stay Slim
Study found those who most closely followed eating plan showed least gains in body mass index

April 12, 2011: An Apple a Day May Help Keep Heart Disease Away
Dried apples lower bad cholesterol, study found

December 28, 2010: For Cholesterol Control, Experts Urge More Than Meds
Without lifestyle changes too, people remain susceptible to chronic health problems

November 17, 2010: Experimental Drug Raises Good Cholesterol Levels in Early Trial
Results need to be confirmed in larger studies, experts note

November 01, 2010: Adding Monounsaturated Fats to Diet May Boost Heart Health
Study found evidence of higher 'good' cholesterol levels and decreased 'bad' levels

June 15, 2010: Mediterranean Diet Linked to Better Cardiac Function
Was associated with more heart rate variability in study

June 14, 2010: Diet, Meds and Smoking Linked to Eye Disease Risks
Good nutrition staved off cataracts; some drugs, smoking increased vision problems, studies found

January 21, 2010: 1 in 5 U.S. Kids Has High Cholesterol
Obese, overweight at greatest risk for heart disease as adults, CDC report notes

January 15, 2010: From Risky Health Status to a Better Life
Not just writing about losing weight but doing it takes reporter from the brink of disaster

December 17, 2009: Could Omega-3s Boost Blood Fat Levels?
Study finds short-term effect may not be beneficial

November 17, 2009: Incidence of High Cholesterol Drops in U.S.
Down by 30 percent, but those with high levels often don't know it, study finds

August 11, 2009: Mediterranean Diet Plus Exercise Lowers Alzheimer's Risk
Older adults who ate healthy and remained active were protected, study finds

July 14, 2009: Healthy Diet, Exercise Keeps Mind Sharp As You Age
New research finds eating healthy, moderate activity are protective

June 15, 2009: A Substitute for Those Who Can't Take Statins?
Red yeast rice does well in small trial, but there are potential risks

June 08, 2009: 'Eco-Atkins' Diet Sheds More Than Pounds
Study found subbing plant-based proteins for animal ones also lowered cholesterol

May 27, 2009: Americans Score Low on Healthy Lifestyle
Too many rely on drugs to fix what healthy living would cure, researcher says

May 19, 2009: Health Tip: Risk Factors for High Cholesterol?
Why some people are more likely to have it

May 11, 2009: DASH Diet Has Extra Benefits for Women's Health
Diet to lower blood pressure may also cut risk of heart failure, research shows

April 13, 2009: Review Confirms Links Between Diet, Heart Health
Vegetables, nuts, and 'Mediterranean' fare most beneficial, researchers find

January 26, 2009: Omega-6 Fatty Acids Can Be Good for You
New advisory puts worries about possible link to heart disease to rest

December 08, 2008: 11 New Cholesterol Genes Identified
Could be targets for drug treatment, researchers note

November 05, 2008: Whole Grains Lower Risk of Heart Failure
Eating these foods and reducing intake of high-fat dairy, eggs improve odds against disease

September 17, 2008: Healthy Lifestyle Boosts Women's Longevity
Good living can reduce the risk of dying from heart disease and cancer, study shows

August 08, 2008: Soy Protein Doesn't Lower Cholesterol
Regular consumption had little effect on LDL levels, study finds

August 04, 2008: Researchers Push Aggressive Cholesterol Control in Kids
Rather than drugs, they urge early lifestyle, dietary changes

July 29, 2008: Fondness for Fish Keeps Japanese Hearts Healthy
Long-term omega-3 consumption appears to combat some traditional risk factors, study finds

July 16, 2008: Diet Plans Produce Similar Results
Study finds Mediterranean and low-carb diets work just as well as low-fat ones

June 13, 2008: Lifestyle Counseling Reduces Heart Risk
European program shows improvement in diet and other factors