A microbe called Turicibacter improves metabolic health and reduces weight gain in mice on a high-fat diet. The results could lead to new ways to control weight by adjusting gut bacteria.

Every single day, 47 million Americans take medication to lower their "bad" LDL cholesterol in an effort to reduce their risk of heart disease. For the vast majority of people, that medication is a ...

A small randomized trial found that daily black cumin seed powder lowered cholesterol, triglycerides, and LDL levels while raising HDL levels. Lab findings suggest black cumin may slow fat cell ...