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), the "good cholesterol," transports cholesterol from the arteries to the liver for elimination. Previous studies have demonstrated an association between ...

Very high and very low levels of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) are linked to a higher risk for kidney disease in women with type 2 diabetes (T2D), but not in men. "Although HDL-C is ...

The latest cholesterol guidelines include three new screening tests: coronary artery calcium, lipoprotein (a), and ...

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It’s nearly the start of a new year and many of us are planning our resolutions. One that I’ve been weighing up is whether to get a cholesterol test. My dad had a heart attack at a relatively young ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I’m a healthy and fairly active 62-year-old female. My blood pressure and cholesterol levels have always been very good, and there’s no history of heart issues in my immediate family.

High-density lipoprotein (HDL) is sometimes known as “good” cholesterol. Ways of boosting HDL levels include exercise, consuming olive oil and other healthy fats, and following a keto diet. Having ...