So-called “good” HDL cholesterol may not be as healthy as experts once thought, a new study suggests. The new study, published Wednesday in Neurology, found that having either high or low levels of ...

Getting more "good cholesterol" can prevent memory loss in old age. July 2, 2008 — -- A new study has linked increased HDL, the "good" kind of cholesterol, with a decreased risk of memory loss ...

Not all cholesterol is bad! High-density lipoprotein (HDL), or “good cholesterol,” acts like the cleanup crew, sweeping away ...

“Bad” LDL cholesterol has long been associated with heart disease risk and doctors prescribe statins and other treatments to lower it when someone’s LDL levels are too high. Aiming for high levels of ...

(CBS News) We've heard it all before: There's "good" cholesterol, called high-density lipoprotein (HDL), that provides protective benefits against heart attacks and then there's "bad" LDL cholesterol, ...

High levels of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) in older adults are associated with a higher risk of sustaining a fracture than those with lower HDL-C levels, a new study suggests. "Two ...

A recent study revealed that high levels of “good cholesterol,” also called HDL-C, might increase the risk of Alzheimer’s ...

If you’re working to lower your cholesterol levels, your dinner plate can be a great place to start. Combining the right portion of lean protein, fiber-rich plants and healthy fats can help bring ...

There are two types of cholesterol: low-density lipoprotein (LDL) and high-density lipoprotein (HDL). HDL is often considered "good" cholesterol because of its ability to help get rid of the "bad" LDL ...

Intermediate HDL Cholesterol Levels Linked With Better Survival Researchers found a U-shaped relationship between HDL cholesterol and premature death across all levels of kidney function. Maintaining ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Among patients with clinical hypertension, researchers observed greater risk for CV events among men with high ...

December 16, 2010 — High levels of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) may help protect older adults from late-onset Alzheimer's disease (AD), researchers report in the December issue of ...