High-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) has long been considered “good cholesterol,” with higher levels associated with ...

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 HDL levels are crucial for heart health, acting as scavengers that transport cholesterol to the liver. Learn why ...

HDL, the so-called good cholesterol, appears to influence treatment decisions around statin therapy, according to an analysis in JACC: Advances. Compared with people who have normal HDL-cholesterol ...

This column is the first in a series about risk factors for atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries), the cause of several health problems, including heart attacks — the number one cause of death ...

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. "When advocating for cardiovascular ...

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, between 2015 and 2018, almost 12% of U.S. adults ages 20 ...

Which is good cholesterol HDL or LDL and what are the key differences to know when understanding your cholesterol levels and heart health.

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 ...