There are many common and accepted beliefs within our culture that are not based in scientific truths. One of those accepted truths is elevated cholesterol leads to heart disease. Most people readily believe that cholesterol is one of the leading causes of heart disease. The fact is, there is very little data that supports this notion. This week we look at the lipid hypothesis and cholesterol myth while looking at the new science of heart disease. Also, we discuss why cholesterol is vital to good overall health and its benefits.