Though you may know the difference between bad cholesterol and good cholesterol, you may not know that your triglycerides, a type of fat found in your blood, are equally important to your heart ...

Grapefruit juice is widely enjoyed for its vitamin C content, but it can pose serious health risks when combined with common ...

Grapefruit and its juice could be wreaking havoc on your health if you are prescribed certain medications. While the fruit ...

Regrettably, there's no 'safe window' for consuming grapefruit or its juice before or after taking your medication. As ...

Grapefruit juice can interfere with how certain medications work by affecting drug metabolism and absorption, leading to ...

For people with high cholesterol, especially those with a history of heart disease or other risk factors, medications can be an effective way to manage it. The most commonly prescribed drugs are ...

Doctors often prescribe cholesterol-lowering drugs to help prevent heart disease, high blood pressure, and other health issues that come with aging. These medications, particularly statins and ...

The hot stove has cooled off and now it’s finally time to play ball. On Friday, Feb. 21, the Grapefruit League gets underway, which means the 2025 regular season is just a stone’s throw away.

A doctor has dispelled some prevalent myths surrounding cholesterol, highlighting the importance of carrying out regular checks. Dr Vladimir Gubala, chief scientific officer and co-founder of ...

The occurrence of muscle pain alone affects 11 in 1000 people on statins, as demonstrated in a 2022 meta-analysis published in the Lancet. "Muscle pain is quite a common symptom," said Dr Fernando.

Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance in the bloodstream that is essential for cell structure, hormone synthesis and digestion. However, excessive cholesterol – especially low-density lipoprotein ...