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Study Says 'Good' Cholesterol Doctrine may be Flawed
No evidence to back the belief that higher levels of good cholesterol boost cardiovascular health, says study published in Lancet. High concentrations of HDL are one of the big mark...

Good Cholesterol may Not Always Protect Against Heart Disease
A subclass of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol or the so-called "good" cholesterol may actually be harmful, anew study by Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) researchers has fou...

Cholesterol and Cancer-Fighting Properties
Scientists have revealed that cholesterol may slow or stop cancer cell growth. The study, which includes a Simon Fraser University researcher, describes how cholesterol-binding proteins ...

Cholesterol Rates Influence Economy and Healthcare System
The impact of cholesterol rates among the population of a country have been examined in a new study. People with a history of high cholesterol who come from higher income countries or co...

Lowering LDL Cholesterol as Soon as Possible is Associated With Better Outcomes
It is well-known that coronary atherosclerosis is a hardening of the arteries due to a build-up of fat and cholesterol. The former can lead to heart attacks and other forms of coronary heart...

Research Says Good Cholesterol can Help Fight Heart Disease
The role of high density lipoprotein (HDL) in protecting against heart disease has been confirmed by a University of Amsterdam cardiologist. John Kastelein made his finding while examini...

How Good Cholesterol Turns Bad: New Evidence
A recent study provides evidence to explain how cholesteryl ester transfer protein (CETP) mediates the conversation of cholesterol from 'good' HDLs to 'bad' LDLs. These findings poi...

Drugs to Handle 'Bad' Cholesterol on the Verge of Realization
New drugs aiming to lower dangerous or 'bad' cholesterol in a more targeted manner could shortly be a reality, reports a new study. Scientists from the University of Leicester and the Un...

Green Tea Lowers LDL
Green tea in the form of drink or capsule helps to cut down the 'bad cholesterol' (LDL cholesterol) by 5-6 points from total cholesterol, according to a US study. Green tea as a drink is mor...

New Medication Boosts 'Good' Cholesterol, Lowers Bad Cholesterol Levels
Using new drug evacetrapib alone or in combination with statins significantly increases in HDL-C levels and decreases in LDL-C levels, according to a study appearing in the November 16 issue...

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