A recent study published in the Virology Journal has highlighted the significance of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) in coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pathogenesis and outcome. A severely low ...

Understanding your cholesterol test results in plain English Your doctor hands you a cholesterol report filled with ...

High-density lipoprotein (HDL), which has been referred to as "good cholesterol" by medical experts, is being re-examined after a new study questioned the benefits of this cholesterol type across ...

A new study suggests that very high levels of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) may be associated with higher mortality risk in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD). Investigators ...

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” ...

Fluctuating LDL and total cholesterol levels in older adults may indicate increased dementia and cognitive decline risk. Higher cholesterol variability correlates with a greater incidence of dementia ...

As part of "heart health month," we're looking at lipoprotein (a). For decades, doctors have encouraged patients to monitor their cholesterol levels, with studies showing that heart disease risk ...

New research found that high levels of ‘good cholesterol’ in the blood were associated with an increased risk of glaucoma, an incurable condition that leads to vision loss. The findings call for ...

—Elevated HDL-C has been seen as protection from CVD. But this study, conducted in patients with CAD, seems to confirm other studies showing that in addition to low HDL-C levels (≤ 30 mg/dL), a very ...