The generally accepted medical maxim that elevated HDL cholesterol is 'good' has been overturned by a multi-center, international study, They show that a certain genetic cause of increased HDL-C may ...

High-density lipoproteins (HDL) form a class of lipoproteins, varying somewhat in their size (8-11 nm in diameter) and contents, that carry cholesterol from the body's tissues to the liver. Because ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio-- HDL, long known as "good" cholesterol for its tendency to help prevent the buildup of artery-clogging plaque, has a Jekyll and Hyde tendency to turn bad and cause damage that can ...

Good cholesterol, or HDL, plays a crucial role in protecting the heart, yet it remains widely misunderstood and often neglected in routine health conversations. With cardiovascular diseases rising ...

High-density lipoprotein (HDL) mediates reverse cholesterol transport and is known to be protective against atherosclerosis. In addition, HDL has potent anti-inflammatory properties that may be ...