For decades doctors have been telling their patients that high levels of HDL, otherwise known as “good cholesterol,” could protect them from heart disease. But a new study suggests that having a lot ...

In a recent study published in the American Journal of Cardiology, researchers performed a prospective cohort study in the general population enrolled in the United Kingdom (UK) Biobank to understand ...

So-called “good” HDL cholesterol may not be as healthy as experts once thought, a new study suggests. The new study, published Wednesday in Neurology, found that having either high or low levels of ...

High-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C), the "good cholesterol," transports cholesterol from the arteries to the liver for elimination. Previous studies have demonstrated an association between ...

Before going deep into the topic, it is essential to know that cholesterol is not bad for the human body. CHolesterol is an important part of several cellular functions. However, only when it crosses ...

Indians face heart attacks even with normal cholesterol due to a unique lipid pattern, low HDL, high triglycerides, insulin resistance, elevated lipoprotein(a), early plaque formation, and lifestyle ...

The effects of atherosclerotic CVD risk factors on the associations between the combination of high triglyceride and low HDL-C levels and incident CHD and ischemic stroke are unclear. Individuals with ...

San Antonio, TX - Regular visits to the supermarket's "tofu and soy" section may help your patients' heart health - even patients with normal cholesterol levels. Results from a randomized clinical ...

High-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol is referred to as "good" cholesterol since it promotes the elimination of other kinds of cholesterol from the system. Increased HDL cholesterol levels are ...

Getting more "good cholesterol" can prevent memory loss in old age. July 2, 2008 — -- A new study has linked increased HDL, the "good" kind of cholesterol, with a decreased risk of memory loss ...