Dr Vinayak Agrawal explains why looking at multiple lipids is necessary to determine the heart health of lean Indians. Here ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Regulating cholesterol levels is crucial for heart health. There are two types of cholesterol (we’ll explain the difference ...

High-density Lipoprotein Cholesterol (HDL-C) levels have been associated with cancer. In this observational population-based cohort study using data from the Korean National Health Insurance Service ...

Studies have indicated that low high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) level is an important risk factor for diabetic kidney disease (DKD) in patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D). However, ...

For many people, a "normal" cholesterol report brings relief. It is often seen as a green signal for heart health. But doctors are increasingly warning that this reassurance can be misleading. A ...

Q: How much does a normal or high HDL cholesterol protect you from the adverse health effects of a high LDL cholesterol? A: Lowering elevated levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL), or “bad” ...

Glasgow, Scotland - Data from a new analysis of one of the large statin trials raise some questions as to which lipoprotein measurements are most appropriate in determining the risk of coronary heart ...

The latest cholesterol levels of a 67-year-old white woman are total cholesterol 350 mg/dL, HDL 150 mg/dL, and LDL 186 mg/dL. In the past, her levels have been total cholesterol 229-290; HDL 120 and ...

University of California San Diego researchers have identified a U-shaped association between high-density lipoprotein (HDL) levels and age-related macular degeneration (AMD) risk, with lower ...