Unsaturated fats, saturated fats, trans-fats...These are all common types of fats seen on the back of food labels. While some of the fats we hear about are bad for our heart and could raise our cholesterol levels, there is a type of fat that is "heart healthy". This article will set you straight on which fats are good for you and which fats are bad for your health.

Coffee is a popular beverage that is heavily consumed in the United States. With a coffee shop on practically every corner, it is difficult to miss the variety or the aroma of coffees. Many studies have examined the health benefits of coffee, paying particularly close attention to caffeine. Some studies have even suggested that drinking coffee may prevent diseases such as type II diabetes mellitus, Parkinson's disease, and certain types of liver cancer. Can lowering cholesterol be added to the list of benefits that coffee can offer? The findings may surprise you...

Do you want to participate in a research study or are you looking for new treatment options for high cholesterol? These websites provide a list of current clinical trial studies going on in the United States and around the world regarding new treatments - ranging from herbal interventions, new medications, to nonpharmacological measures used to treat high cholesterol. They not only provide a listing of ongoing trials for cholesterol management, but also list current studies for other disease states, too. While you are one of the first people to experience the treatment that is offered, you may find a new treatment to help lower your cholesterol - especially if everything you have already tried is not working.

If you are taking Lexiva, you may need to monitor your cholesterol levels a little more closely. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a statement stating that taking Lexiva could raise your cholesterol and triglyceride levels, placing you at risk for developing heart disease in the future. Lexiva, a drug manufactured by Glaxo Smith Kline, is used in combination with other medications to treat human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).

Although this may seem a little frightening, this doesn't mean that you should stop taking Lexiva because of this. However, if you are taking the drug, make sure you are getting your cholesterol and triglyceride levels checked at regular intervals.

Find out more:

• Drugs That Can Raise Your Cholesterol
• Where to Get Your Cholesterol Checked