So, what are triglycerides? Triglycerides are a form of fat carried through the bloodstream. When you eat, your body converts any calories it does not need at that moment and stores it into ...

People who are overweight, in general, have high triglyceride levels and good cholesterol levels that are low. "They may get heart disease not because their LDL is high, they get heart disease because ...

When eating, the body converts extra calories, especially from carbs, sugar, fats, and alcohol, into triglycerides.

Q: My doctor says that I have to lower my triglycerides by changing my lifestyle choices -- but what are triglycerides exactly and how do I lower them? -- Frank D., Ardsley, New York A: Triglycerides ...

What you eat, drink or do before a lipid test can quietly skew cholesterol results. An Apollo doctor explains how dinner, ...

High triglycerides, widely known as an enemy of the aging heart, may not be as threatening to older adults' brains, new research suggests. The study, of over 80,000 older adults, found those with ...

This transcript has been edited for clarity. For more episodes, download the Medscape app or subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred podcast provider. Pam Taub, MD, FACC ...

Canned foods are convenient and good for you, too. For heart health, don’t ignore these fiber-rich and omega-3-packed pantry staples. “Shop the perimeter of the grocery store” is a well-intentioned ...

A study led by researchers from the Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) in Switzerland, revealed a new liver- and ...

If you get groceries from Costco, you may see their impressive grab-and-go snack selection. With so many snack options, choosing one snack that would help support healthy triglyceride levels may seem ...