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 ...

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 ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: Can you please explain what is cholesterol/high-density lipoprotein and the significance of a high HDL cholesterol value? What about non-HDL ...

When you have excess LDL cholesterol in the blood, it can lead to heart attack, stroke, and other cardiovascular problems. The condition develops suddenly without causing any major symptoms.

Elevated levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol were associated with an increased long-term risk for new-onset fractures in men, but not in women. Researchers conducted a prospective ...

—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 ...

Heart disease remains the leading cause of death globally, and many of us are unfortunately at risk of developing it for various reasons, ranging from DNA and diet to sedentary lifestyle.

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 ...