The Economist

There’s more to cholesterol than simply “good” or “bad”

Once upon a time, cholesterol was simple. This molecule, it was proclaimed, came in two varieties: an artery-clogging “bad” sort and an artery-clearing “good” one. The difference was not in the ...
Medical Xpress

Surprising discovery pinpoints when good cholesterol becomes harmful

Houston Methodist researchers have discovered that certain components of so-called "good" cholesterol—high-density lipoproteins (HDL)—may be associated with an increased prevalence of cardiovascular ...
UPI

'Good' cholesterol might not be so good for glaucoma

The cholesterol that's good for your heart health might be bad for your eye health and vice versa, a new study says. "Good" HDL cholesterol appears to increase risk of glaucoma in people older than 55 ...
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Trying to Raise Your HDL (Good) Cholesterol? Dietitians Say to Eat More of This Food

The delicious addition your heart will thank you for. Reviewed by Dietitian Katey Davidson, M.Sc.FN, RD, CPT HDL is a type of “good” cholesterol that helps protect your heart. Fatty fish like salmon, ...
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What It Means If Test Reports Read Increased HDL Cholesterol: Cardiologist Explains

Contrary to popular belief, cholesterol isn’t always bad. In fact, our body needs some amount of cholesterol to function properly. Not only does it help in building cell membranes, but it also helps ...